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    Illustrating apple blossom

    I’ve been doing quite a few botanical illustrations of apple blossom over the last few years, so thought I’d discuss some of the challenges and joys of working with such beautiful flowers. Composition If possible, start by finding out what variety of fruit tree you’re looking at.  There are lots of experts out there, and […] Read more

    Rosaceae Fruit

    Rosaceae Fruit Whilst recently researching the wildflower families, I fell down a fruit-shaped rabbit hole.  And it is because of the amount of variety shown in the fruit of the Rosaceae, or rose family. Japanese rose Rosa rugosa For more on what makes a plant a member of the Rosaceae, check out my recent blog […] Read more
    botanical illustration of mountain ash by Lizzie harper

    Trees: Rowan

    Trees: Rowan is another blog inspired by my illustrations for “The Tree Forager” by Adele Nozedar, published by Watkins.  It’s inspired me to have a look at some of my favourite trees.  The Rowan is another in this series, along side the Sycamore, Ash, Hawthorn, and the Oak. Rowan Sorbus aucuparia is a small tree, […] Read more

    Lizzie Harper