For as long as I can remember, art has been my favorite form of self-expression. Whether it was sketching in a notebook or dabbling in watercolor, creating something from nothing was always a way to escape the chaos of everyday life. However, I never truly realized the therapeutic power of art until I started practicing […]

As a professional illustrator, I’m always seeking ways to grow and push the boundaries of my craft. I’ve worked on a variety of projects, from children’s books to editorial illustrations, but there was one area that I felt was missing from my portfolio: botanical illustration. It’s not that I wasn’t passionate about nature—I loved it.

As someone who has always had a deep appreciation for nature, I thought I understood the beauty of plants. I loved hiking through forests, observing different species of flowers, and tending to my garden. But I never truly saw nature in the way I do now—until I began practicing botanical art. Botanical illustration has been

As a beginner, the idea of botanical illustration seemed daunting. I had always enjoyed drawing, but I wasn’t sure if I had the skills or the patience to capture the intricate details of plants. The delicate veins of a leaf, the subtle gradient of a petal, and the fine details of a flower were all