Ro Hancock-Child says:
I'm delighted to be writing a concise biography of the unsung, under-represented female artist H. ISABEL ADAMS, [Harriet] Isabel Adams, HIA, 1863 - 1962.
Her botanical watercolour paintings are highly respected by contemporary artists and many can be seen on the Internet. But very little of her life is known...
Isabel's book-set WILD FLOWERS OF THE BRITISH ISLES, published 1907 and 1910 is extremely hard to find. I have a copy! and I can assure you it is every bit as beautiful as you might think.
HIA was born in Birmingham, as was I. She lived in Edgbaston, it's believed she attended [what was] the Birmingham School of Art, and she retired to a village close to Bromsgrove.
In my book I'll be filling in as many details as I can find, helped by many generous people who are supplying information.
Here is part of a Plate from H.Isabel Adams' book [Kingcups]. The handwriting is her own, isn't it neat.
