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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...
Plantae 2025 | Jackson’s Art Prize
I am truly honoured to have received the Jackson’s Art Prize at the Plantae 2025 Exhibition at the Mall Galleries in London. My coloured pencil entry, Immature Blueberries, was awarded the prize by judges Helen Allen and Rachel Sherwood. It was a wonderful experience...
Colored Pencil Magazine | Featured Article
I recently had the pleasure of sharing my experiences as a botanical artist in the spring edition of the Colored Pencil Magazine. In the feature, I discuss my personal journey to becoming an artist and highlight the learning opportunities that have shaped my career in...
SAA Artists of the Year 2024 | Highly Commended
I am delighted to announce that my entry to the SAA Artists of the Year 2024 has been highly commended. It was a truly special occasion, and I loved seeing the vast amount of talented artists displaying their work. Congratulations to all winners, and thanks to those...
Artists and Illustrators Magazine | Cover Artist and Featured Article
I’m thrilled to have been the cover artist for the June 2024 Coloured Pencil special edition of Artists & Illustrators Magazine! The cover showcases my watercolour painting of a tree peony. Inside, you’ll also find a section titled “How I Make It Work”, where I...