Comments on: Botanical Illustration: Compound and Simple leaves

By: Lizzie Harper

Lizzie Harper — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 13:17:27 +0000

In reply to Moses malayi. My pleasure!

By: Moses malayi

Moses malayi — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 07:42:12 +0000

In reply to Lizzie Harper. Thx for the reference

By: Telkom University

Telkom University — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 04:52:02 +0000

How do botanical illustrators ensure scientific accuracy while also infusing artistic expression into their representations of compound and simple leaves?

By: Lizzie Harper

Lizzie Harper — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 07:24:00 +0000

In reply to West. Hi West Glad you like the blog. Yes, I have a whole section of blogs on step by steps for botanical illustration: https://lizzieharper.co.uk/category/botanical-illustration-step-by-step/. Hope these might be of use.

By: West

West — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 03:33:53 +0000

This post about botanical illustration is absolutely fascinating! I’ve always been captivated by the intricate details of leaves and how they contribute to the overall beauty of plants. Compound and simple leaves have such distinct characteristics, and it’s incredible how artists can capture their unique forms through botanical illustrations. The way different shapes, textures, and veining patterns are depicted in these illustrations truly brings out the essence of each leaf type. It’s both educational and aesthetically pleasing. I would love to learn more about the techniques and tools used by botanical illustrators to create such stunning representations. Do you have any recommendations for resources or tutorials to explore this art form further? Thanks for sharing this inspiring post!

By: Lizzie Harper

Lizzie Harper — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 07:14:57 +0000

In reply to Calder. I totally understand what you mean. Its like a bit of knowledge opens so many doors, both within the botanical community and within our own brains. And even things that initially seem so confusing (I struggle with the anatomy of different ovary tissues to fruit development) can, once ironed out, feel so straightforward. Im so glad that youve found botanical knowledge helps you in your work, sounds like it dovetails perfectly with the plant choice and landscaping work you do. Lovely to hear this, and I agree totally. Knowledge about this stuff is wonderful, and well worth exploring. Every time I have a new plant to draw, it means more to me once Ive reas up about it in the botanically descriptive literature. And to do that? You need a bit of botany knowledge. Thanks for the comment.

By: Calder

Calder — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 07:43:21 +0000

Knowing botanical terminology has been incredibly helpful for me in my gardening and landscaping endeavors. Not only does it give me the language to describe the plants and flowers I’m working with, but it also helps me understand the different characteristics of certain plants and flowers, so I can make the best decisions for my garden design. Botanical terminology has given me the ability to speak more confidently and knowledgeably with other gardeners and landscapers and has even allowed me to be more creative when choosing the right plants for my garden. It has also been a great resource to consult when I’m looking for guidance on how to properly care for a certain type of flower or tree.

By: Lizzie Harper

Lizzie Harper — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 12:36:37 +0000

In reply to Keerthi. I am SO glad to hear that! Thanks for leaving a comment

By: Keerthi

Keerthi — Sun, 26 Jun 2022 18:01:13 +0000

Excellent 👍 information ☺️
This helps me a lot

By: Lizzie Harper

Lizzie Harper — Mon, 16 May 2022 16:07:19 +0000

In reply to Maame Afua. Hope the information helps as you continue with your work.