Chequered Skipper Butterfly Illustration
Chequered skipper butterflies used to be comparatively common in England, but became extinct [...]
Botanical Illustration of a Japanese Rose
In my last blog, Botanical illustration of Rose leaves, I discussed the processes [...]
Botanical Illustration of Rose Leaves
A recent job involved illustrating the Japanese Rose, Rosa rugosa. It’s not the [...]
Pied Wagtail Illustration
Pied Wagtail The Pied Wagtail Motacilla alba yarrellii is a common garden and [...]
Sycamore Tree step by step
Sycamore trees can have distinctive shapes, and be well loved by those who [...]
Botanical Illustration of a Brassica Leaf
An Introduction to Brassicaceae Actually, before I start this blog I need [...]
Mixing Neutral Tints and Colours
What are Neutral Tints? Neutral tints (or colours) are grey hues which [...]
Step by Step Everlasting Sweet pea botanical illustration
Sweet peas are beautiful flowers, and a joy to paint. This blog is [...]