This image shows the working process of putting together a botanical illustration. Starting with a careful study of the specimen I draw multiple angles and build a colour palette before beginning the intricate watercolour composition. 

This close up detail of the Kangaroo Paw shows the fine detailed brushwork that captures the intricacies of the botanical specimen. 

This 'Silver Dollar' money plant has beautiful translucent seed pods. 

Close up detail of the Lunaria Annua specimen. 

This illustration of a fir branch was created as an ode to the study of botany. 

A romantic rose delicately captured in watercolour. 

This is one of three hellebore studies carefully undertaken. The Hellebore or 'Winter Rose' is a beautiful and interesting flower with many intriguing varieties to admire. 

This is one of three hellebore studies carefully undertaken. The Hellebore or 'Winter Rose' is a beautiful and interesting flower with many intriguing varieties to admire. 

This is one of three hellebore studies carefully undertaken. The Hellebore or 'Winter Rose' is a beautiful and interesting flower with many intriguing varieties to admire. 

This illustration shows a traditional scientific style of botanical illustration carefully undertaken in pure ink this style is perfect for book reproductions and specimen analysis. 

Botanical studies of seashells in progress, from initial pencil study through to final watercolour render.