MNT Archives - Lizzie Harper

Medicinal plants of Montserrat – Illustrations vs Reality

Posted on 23rd May 2025 in Current projects and news

As a result of having illustrated 30 medicinal plants of Montserrat for a booklet produced by Montserrat National Trust and the UK Overseas Territories Conservation Forum, I got to travel to the Caribbean and teach botanical illustration there for a week. It truly was Working in paradise. Drawing plants you’ve never seen I am often […] Read more

Montserrat: A Model Garden

Posted on 28th March 202528th March 2025 in Current projects and news

Montserrat: A Model garden Some months ago I worked on a diagram of an idealised garden which grew flowers, fruit, herbs, and vegetables all year round. The most unusual thing about this job is that the garden was on the island of Montserrat, in the Caribbean. As I drew up my pencil rough, including all […] Read more

Montserrat – Working in Paradise

Posted on 7th March 20257th March 2025 in Current projects and news

Montserrat is a beautiful, small island in the Caribbean. I was lucky enough to be invited to visit for a week, to teach botanical illustration, and had time to explore this island paradise at the same time. Arriving You arrive in Montserrat airport via a little plane from Antigua, skimming low over the volcanic island. […] Read more