sea holly Archives - Lizzie Harper

Beatrix Potter: Illustrator and Inspiration

Posted on 11th November 202216th February 2023 in Scientific Illustrator out and about, Showcase of themed natural history illustrations

Beatrix Potter is known to people the world over as the creator of the Peter Rabbit books. These are indeed wonderful, but there’s so much more to explore. This blog examines a little of the extraordinary skill and illustrative mastery of this Victorian writer and illustrator, thanks to a recent visit to the Beatrix Potter: […] Read more

Coastal Flowers: Illustrating a Flower Guide

Posted on 21st February 202016th March 2022 in Current projects and news

I’ve recently completed a series of thirty three botanical illustrations of coastal flowers for Field Studies Council Publications. What I love about these jobs is the enormous amount you learn about species you may never have noticed before. In this blog, I’m going to showcase a few of these lovely plants, and what seaside habitats […] Read more