October 2024 - Lizzie Harper

Water violet Step by Step

Posted on 25th October 2024 in Botanical Illustration step by step

Water violet step by step explains the stages involved in illustrating the aquatic plant Water-violet Hottonia palustris. It’s one in a whole series of about 50 step by step blogs, many accompanied by films on my Youtube channel. Water-violet Hottonia palustris The Water-violet is a native UK aquatic plant, also known as Featherfoil. It features […] Read more

A Visit to Cranfield Paint Factory

Posted on 11th October 2024 in Illustration Equipment

Visting the Cranfield paint factory was an absolute treat – the perfect combination of being wowed by the manufacturing processes, and being taught an enormous amount about a subject that I was already fascinated by. My friend Lucy, founding member of AGNES, arranged the visit. AGNES encourages ecologically sustainable practise within the arts community. Lucy […] Read more