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Botanical Inspiration: Spending a Day at Birmingham Botanical Gardens
In the heart of the West Midlands, Birmingham Botanical Gardens is a true historical marvel. Home to over 30,000 plant species, its Grade II* listed landscape has remained largely intact since 1829. Beyond the beauty of its four glasshouses and themed displays,...
Autumn as a Botanical Artist
This morning, I noticed how quickly autumn is settling in. Cool mornings and crisp leaves always remind me of why I adore this season. So, in this week's blog, I am feeling inspired to reflect on some of my favourite autumnal artworks over the years. Miniature Pumpkin...
Book Review: Fabulous Flowers by Sun-Kyong Clifford
Recently, I have kindly been gifted a copy of Sun-Kyong Clifford’s new book, Fabulous Flowers. It’s a brand-new publication released earlier this month, so I have been truly excited to have a chance to sit down, read and draw some of the twenty stunning subjects...
Exploring the Plants and Flowers of Witley Court and Gardens
Introduction This week, I went looking for fresh inspiration outdoors as autumn begins to creep in. My visit took me to Witley Court and Gardens, a once-grand country house now standing in ruins after a 19th-century fire. Even in its damaged state, the building is...
The Five Most Useful Polychromos Pencils for Botanical Artists
As a Patreon Creator, my mission is to make art as approachable as possible, showing learners how to achieve professional results with just a few essential tools. When I first began my own artistic journey, I experimented with countless products and techniques before...
Book Review: Sketching Nature by Dianne Sutherland
This week's read has been a beautifully refreshing introduction to the art of botanical sketchbooking. A completed sketchbook often feels like more than just a collection of drawings, it’s a living study of plants and a creative journal that blends careful studying,...
My Favourite Summer Plants to Paint
Summer brings with it an explosion of colour and liveliness into the garden. As a Botanical Artist, I cherish this season for the endless opportunities presented to find new inspiration for my artwork. In our first blog for the week, I’ll share some of my favourite...
How to Start Botanical Illustration: A Beginner’s Guide
If you find beauty in nature and want to preserve it on paper, Botanical Art may be the perfect creative adventure for you. Unlike other art forms, Botanical Illustration combines artistic expression with meticulous scientific precision. It requires careful...
Book Review: Watercolor Wisdom by Kristine Rapohina
I had the pleasure of receiving a copy of Watercolor Wisdom by Kristine Rapohina a few weeks ago. As I create my own watercolour tutorials, I was really excited to uncover the fifteen projects featured in the publication. Watercolor Wisdom takes an innovative approach...