Maruska Greenwood OBE My introduction to botanical art was seeing the wonderful Margaret Mee ‘Amazon’ exhibition at Kew in 1988. I was utterly mesmerized and hooked! So much so that many years later, in 2022, as I prepared to – after 30 years – step down from my...
Jane Parker-Clark In 2010 after completing a 2 year course with the Society of Botanical Artists, successfully achieved their diploma with distinction. In the following years have held 4 solo exhibitions, exhibited with the Dumfries & Galloway Fine Arts Society,...
Oleksandra Novatska Oleksandra Novatska. Professional artist from Ukraine, moved to Dumfries, Scotland. Studied art more than 17 years. A few years ago I discovered Botanical Art and since then it has been my passion. Facebook Tulipa “Kickstart” Autumn leaf Tulip...
Rona McDowall After a Higher in Art at school, which I loved, I always had good intentions to get back to drawing, but work and other hobbies always came first. I’ve had a garden on and off over the years and now have the time, and a nice sized garden, in which...
William Phillips Bill Phillips took the Certificate course in Botanical Illustration at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh in 2013, winning the prize for best student portfolio. This was an interesting and enjoyable experience and was followed by the 2-year...
