ABOUT THe universe in 100 colors
From Instagram artist/botanist/self-proclaimed “mad scientist” Tyler Thrasher comes a compendium of color and photonic magic ripe and ready to blow your mind.
At the intersection of science, art, and design, this must-have coffee table book highlights 100
mind-blowing colors that you’ve likely never seen before.
This gorgeous compendium contains 100 amazing colors that you might otherwise live your
whole life unaware of. These colors exist in the strangest of places, and serve extremely
specific functions in nature, or were human-made with one goal in mind.
In this oversized, design-forward book you’ll find entries for each of the 100 colors, organized in
gradient order, with structural and impossible colors set at the end. Each entry has a 2-page
spread with a full-page image of the color plus snappy descriptions, and easy-to-understand
category symbols. Some entries include diagrams. Even includes structural colors and colors
outside the range of human visibility! Also included is a brief introduction to color theory, a myth-
busting section, plus index, glossary, and notes.
Here is your universe in living color:
Cosmic Latte: The average color of the universe.
Dragon’s Blood: A tropical tree that bleeds red resin with incredible medicinal potential.
Sonoluminescence: A color created by sound!
Eigengrau: The color we perceive in the absence of light (and no, it's not "pitch black").
Perfect for anyone who loves science or art, and bursting with astonishing facts and stunning
photography, The Universe in 100 Colors is a wonder for the senses.
ABOUT GROW A DAMN PLANT JOURNAL
From Instagram artist/botanist/self-proclaimed “mad scientist” Tyler Thrasher comes a gardening journal grounded in science, perfect for indoor or outdoor plants of every type.
This luxe plant journal challenges the user to “think like a botanist”—it’s secretly educational wrapped in a stunning package. It includes 90+ entry pages to document and observe your plants through the lens of an excited and curious botanist! Author Tyler Thrasher brings the same energetic, knowledgeable voice to the journal as his fans have come to expect from his popular Instagram account.
Each journal includes:
90+ entry pages with room for notes, watering and fertilizer regimen, seasonal observations, light recommendations, and sketches
Fertilizer tips
Pest tips
Soil tips
pH tips
An entry index to easily locate each plant entry
Pages of recipe cards for your very own soil recipes
As a scientist himself who hybridizes new plants, the author was looking for something that didn’t exist, so he created the definitive plant journal himself. One that can serve as your personal plant database while also offering helpful tips on things like pests, fertilizer, making the perfect soil, and more.
More Creations
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Opalized
Prepare to dive deep into the world of synthetic opals, one of Tyler Thrasher’s latest obsessions. After years of experimenting, Tyler found a way to grow opals in as little as 5 days in his lab. This gallery is a collection of some of the pieces he’s grown.
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Plants
Nature is our collaborator. In this series you’ll explore the various plants Tyler has hybridized, created, and cultivated including various Crassula, mesembs, and even his spontaneously variegated Monstera deliciosa.
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Flat Work
A series of illustrations and drawings that capture elegance and meticulous details of the natural world. A majority of Tyler’s illustrative work finds fascination within nature.
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Moonbeam Flora
Moonbeam Flora is Tyler’s lifelong goal of filling your home with wonder. These dried flowers are preserved and coated in vibrant glowing pigment mixed right in his studio/lab. Explore these vibrant and fantastical plants for yourself.
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Photography
Occasionally Tyler picks up a camera! Explore different collections of his photography.
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Plushies
On top of everything else I do, I decided to get into the plushie and toy market as well. There is a void of engaging, scientific and multifaceted toys and plushies out there and I want to add my drop to the bucket!
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Alchemy Bugs
Welcome to “Alchemy Bugs”, a series of collectible transmuted bugs imbued with a wide range of alchemical and arcane secrets. Alchemists work together to unravel and create these wondrous creatures through customized and commissioned transmutations.
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Published
I have a few published books including “The Wisdom of the Furnace”, “Grow a Damn” and my next upcoming book “The Universe in 100 colors”.
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Crystallized
A collection of work that delves into the art of synthesizing crystals, specifically on dead shit. This body of work explores the idea of combining molecular geometry and crystalline structures with organic surfaces as an homage to ancient and esoteric alchemy.
