August 2021 - Lizzie Harper

Illustrations for “30 animals that made us smarter”

Posted on 27th August 202127th August 2021 in Current projects and news

A recent commission saw me completing pen and ink illustrations for “30 animals that made us smarter” by Patrick Aryee. This fabulous book is based on the BBC World service podcast, and focuses on biomimicry. Biomimicry is when us humans investigate the marvels of nature, and learn and innovate from these discoveries. Mosquito mouthparts lead […] Read more

Illustrating Bracken and Ferns

Posted on 6th August 20218th May 2023 in botanical terms, Illustration techniques, Showcase of themed natural history illustrations

Illustrating bracken and ferns may seem to be a really difficult job. However, the challenge lies in the drawing, not in adding the colour. I recently completed an illustration of Bracken Pteridium aquilinum for a forthcoming Field Studies Council Guide to the flora of Woodlands. I thought this was the perfect chance to explain the […] Read more