from harsh environments, especially the Great Sandy Desert. Philippa Nikulinsky has provided invaluable services to the community through a wide range of activities as very talented botanical artist. Philippa's magnificent illustrations have been included in many books and magazines.

of detailed drawings and paintings that record this banksia and its cycle in all their beauty.

coast of Western Australia. Braving howling winds, grit, sleet, 43-degree heat and thousands of flies, the Nikulinskys travel rough sandy tracks to be rewarded by shimmering seas, islands and unique flora and fauna. In Cape Arid, the Nikulinskys share the privilege of their experiences through finely detailed botanical watercolours, sweeping black-and-white landscapes and an intimate written record of their journeys.