So we went back to oxford this time we were on the hunt for botanical illustration and its different usages in design and functions. (aka. the butterfly hunt) first stop was my favorite emporium of oddities and history The Pitt Rivers Museum. Butterflies and tropical flowers were a favorite decoration in Asian countries like ChinaContinue reading “Return To Oxford”
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The Birmingham Botanical Gardens
The Birmingham Botanical Gardens, four spectacular glasshouses span from tropical rainforest to arid desert climates. A lively birdhouse, wildlife trails and fifteen acres of flourishing gardens and foliage. An excellent spot for me to start my botanical illustration projects. I went for the butterfly house but that does not open until May 15th. but withContinue reading “The Birmingham Botanical Gardens”
Millie’s flora and fauna
Millie Marotta is a hugely popular illustrator and her idiosyncratic drawings of the world’s wonderful creatures will draw you in. Millie’s Animal Kingdom offers a range of beautiful illustration on quality paper to personalise and make your own. The artist’s intricate style of illustration will get you itching for a pen, whether it’s to add toContinue reading “Millie’s flora and fauna “
Following Hogarth.
Hogarth was born in London 1697 and died in 1764. He started his career making trade cards. In his spare time, he did sketches of people around him and friends. He recorded life in the London streets unknowingly beginning the start as a reportage artist. He married the daughter of Sir James Thornhil who wasContinue reading “Following Hogarth.”
Oak Tree and Stars by BlueFalcon1983 