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The Young Botanical Artist Competition: Welcoming a new generation of botanical artists!
A new exhibition has opened at The Shirley Sherwood Gallery, Kew Gardens, which celebrates the talent of young botanical artists aged...
Oct 31, 20235 min read
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ABA at The RHS Lindley Library
London - 2023 On the 26th September a group of ABA members were treated to a fascinating afternoon hosted by Charlotte Brooks - Art...
Oct 9, 20234 min read
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An Introduction to Silverpoint
Dating back to the 12th century, the technique of silverpoint can be a wonderful addition to a botanical artist's technique toolbox. Read...
Sep 12, 20234 min read
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The Artist’s Handbook of Botany by Lizabeth Leech
This is not a botany textbook! Instead, by using copious diagrams and drawing on her knowledge as a botanist, Liz Leech explains how to...
Aug 16, 20234 min read
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Botaniphoria by Asuka Hishiki
Can a botanical painting look more real than the real thing? If it is painted by Asuka Hishiki the answer is Yes! Below is a review the...
Jul 19, 20234 min read
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Botanical Art Worldwide - 2025
Theme - Crop Diversity British Exhibition - " Looking Back for Our Future " Information for Artists BAWW - 2025 Home Page “ The...
Jun 28, 20231 min read
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Review of The RHS Art & Photography Show 2023
Following the success of the 2021 and 2022 editions, the annual RHS exhibition returns this Summer to The Saatchi Gallery and showcases...
Jun 22, 20239 min read
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Botanical Art Techniques - ASBA, Instalment 1
Botanical Art Techniques: A Comprehensive Guide to Watercolor, Graphite, Colored Pencil, Vellum, Pen and Ink, Egg Tempera, Oils,...
Jun 16, 20235 min read
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New Ideas in Botanical Painting: Composition and Colour by Carolyn Jenkins and Helen Birch
With an art form as old as botanical painting, it’s exciting to see this tradition enjoying a moment in the sun. This book provides a...
May 6, 20234 min read
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Colour for Botanical Artists and Illustrators by Leigh Ann Gale
As botanical artist and illustrators, colour is intrinsically important to our work. But have you ever stopped to consider why plants...
Apr 6, 20236 min read
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Bringing Daylight Indoors
How do the tools we use in our studios influence our artworks? ABA member Jonanda Kannemeyer looks at how the quality of our light source...
Mar 5, 20233 min read
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Capturing Light by Margaret Best
Do highlights and reflected light in your paintings leave you in the dark? Botanical artist and tutor Margaret Best has produced a...
Jan 16, 20233 min read
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