Magazines

Series of six common UK umbellifer species for identification guide within the BBC Countryfile March 2023 edition

Botanical illustrations to accompany an article on why botanical illustration is better for identifying plants than photographs.

“Resurgence & Ecologist offers positive perspectives on a range of engaging topics covering ecology, social justice, philosophy, spirituality, sustainable development and the arts – an eclectic mix that cannot be found anywhere else.

Published bi-monthly, each beautifully illustrated issue contains feature articles by respected writers, news from the frontline of the environmental movement, ideas on ethical living, book reviews, recipe columns, humour, poetry and arts profiles”

Composting leaves, Bees and pear blossom, and wild flowers for a chakra garden illustrations by Lizzie Harper.

Illustrations of two species of Bog moss to accompany article on peat creation.  Megallenic bog moss Sphagnum  and Soft bog moss Sphagnum tenellum illustrations used.

Landscape illustration of a cross section through an idealized Hay meadow, for article in BBC Countryfile Magazine.  The landscape includes a cross section of a mole burrow, details of the roots of yellow rattle, meadow butterflies, beetles and worms, small mammals, a soaring swallow, and lots of wild meadow flowers.  The landscape behind is based on Muker, in Swaledale.  The “Guide to Britain’s Hay Meadows”  also includes several botanical illustrations of grass species.

Natural history illustrations of the long tailed duck and the snow goose for National Geographic Magazine.  Also, a reconstruction of a fossil trilobite with extraordinary eyes.

Illustrations of wild flowers from my sketchbooks to accompany articles on spring, and how best to enjoy the countryside.  Violet and Primrose sketchbook studies were included to illustrate the article.  I also wrote a short piece on the joys of being in the woods, illustrating.

Botanical illustrations of three common diseases of wheat for Farmers Weekly: Wheat Diseases article.  Also, one larger illustration of the Bread wheat plant.

Waterlife Magazine: Springing to Life. The wonders of hatching time at WWT.  Series of illustrations of ducklings from hatching through to being independent waterfowl, spotlighting the Wildfowl and Wetland Trust’s approach to rearing young ducks

Variety of natural history and botanical illustrations for Country Living: All in the detail article.  These include geranium, butterflies, and a Collins Flower Guide plate

Illustrations for Natural World Magazine.  One of a reedbed with associated wildlife and wild flowers.  One of the dangers faced by sea turtles in the wild.

Sunday Times Magazine: One Hour Gardener weekly column illustrations.  Topics ranged from insect pests to potted plants, planting schemes to organising your tool-shed.  18 months stint, one illustration a week until the gardening editor and magazine layout changed