Botanical art has seen a resurgence of popularity over the past 20 years, as a wealth of talent continues to emerge across the globe. The very best botanical artists translate their close observation into informative, scientifically accurate and beautiful pictures. These works stand proud as showcases for both the plant and the artist.   The RHS has long held flower shows at which paintings have been judged. An RHS Gold medal is highly prestigious, and botanical artists may s

Christmas Rose Helleborus niger , Watercolour by Annie Morris On behalf of the ABA Team we wish all our Members and Followers peace and happiness over the holiday season and for the coming year. We have loved your company in 2025 and look forward to more of your participation in our exhibitions, engagement with our social media, and seeing you at the Botanical Chat.   There have been some changes in the team here at ABA as some of our volunteers retire and new ones take thei

Footwear from flowers - a sumptuous collection of fantasy shoes. It’s an unorthodox design concept but Billy has run with it! Article by Sarah Gardner, botanical artist and ABA Committee and Education Team member Preferring sneakers to stilettos, I was not sure whether I represented the target audience for The Botanical Shoes, but I needn’t have been concerned. For the botanical artist this book offers page after page of gentle, mind-opening inspiration - not really a ‘How to

In this comprehensive guide, packed with step-by-step instructions, renowned botanical artist and tutor Dianne generously shares her expert knowledge on the techniques and processes for creating beautiful nature-themed sketchbooks. Illustrated throughout with examples of Dianne’s exquisite sketchbook pages, this is an inspirational guide for beginners and more experienced artists alike, exploring a wide variety of botanical subjects and the best ways to capture them in your s

How long have ferns existed for? How do they reproduce? How do ferns survive in different climates around the world? All of these...

Indian Botanical Art: an illustrated history by Martyn Rix is a beautifully laid out volume which takes us on a tour of Indian botanical...

For those interested in accurately depicting and gaining deeper insight into the stature and ecological significance of tree species, Dr...

Following on from Botanical Art Worldwide, we’ve been treated to two stunning botanical art exhibitions this summer. The SBA show...

What makes this book different from other books on the subject is that Chris shares his passions for botany and plant hunting by...

" Looking Back For Our Future " An exhibition focussed on and celebrating, biodiversity in the crops that have been closely associated...

This month members of the Education Team have been looking at new books available from the publisher Search Press who specialise in arts...

Join me on an inspiring, immersive Botanical Art Gallery Tour at the breathtaking Grootbos Private Nature Reserve. Discover the inspiring...