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This week, a brief glimpse of sunshine amidst weeks of rain has me thinking about the beautiful flowers that will bloom as the year unfolds. As a botanical artist, the natural environment is my main source of creative inspiration. In the winter it can be difficult to...

There are few flowers that draw attention quite like an Oriental lily. With their sweeping petals, delicate freckles and unmistakable presence, they feel like the perfect botanical subject. Sadly I have an allergy to lillies, but this doesn't sway my love of admiring...

Happy New Year, everyone. In this week’s blog post, I’m taking time to reflect on the year gone by as a botanical artist. By answering these thought-provoking questions, I hope to learn from my work, celebrate the special moments and set thoughtful goals for the year...

Nature-Inspired Gifts for the People You Love 🌿 Christmas is just around the corner, and many of us might still be wondering about the perfect gift for the special friends and family in our lives. If you are seeking something artistic and carefully crafted, botanical...

Learn to create five unique festive artworks inspired by botanical elements and holiday traditions. Each design incorporates seasonal motifs, color, and playful details suitable for cards, keepsakes, or personal projects.

Discover the inspiration and process behind my 2026 Botanical Calendar, featuring roses, peonies, sunflowers and more. Explore how art and nature can enrich your everyday life.

Discover the beauty of Birmingham Botanical Gardens with Botanical Artist Emma Tildesley. Uncover the hundreds of species on display, including bonsai, orchids and more.

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...

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...

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...