July 2014 - Lizzie Harper

Pembrokeshire coastal animals

Posted on 18th July 20141st December 2018 in Scientific Illustrator out and about

Last week my blog was on flower and plant treats available on a weekend trip to Pembrokeshire. This week it’s the turn of the animals. Bosherston beach, Stackpole, Pembrokeshire Animals of the Coastal Path: Beetles The first treat, on a sandy path facing the sun, were Green tiger beetles. I love these fierce animals. They scuttle at high […] Read more

Pembrokeshire coastal plants

Posted on 11th July 20141st December 2018 in Scientific Illustrator out and about

Walking on the Coastal path in Pembrokeshire makes for a wonderful break. Natural history illustrators go on holiday too. This is where they find their inspiration. I was just treated to a glorious weekend of walking, and looking at the coastal flowers. The Pembrokeshire Coastal Path We walk from Manorbier to Barafundle beach. This stretch is gorgeous, taking in […] Read more

Botanical Illustration: Rose step by step

Posted on 3rd July 201430th November 2018 in Botanical Illustration step by step

I love the series of 50 natural history illustrations (done in a sketchbook style) needed for the follow up to The Hedgerow Handbook by Adele Nozedar. This rose is one of the plants on the list. The book is “The Cultivated Forager”, and will tell you what and how to eat common garden plants. Preparing to paint This week […] Read more