Botanical illustration

Plants are not motionless subjects. They turn toward the light, perk up, drop leaves, change color, disperse pollen, wilt and die. I observe, measure, and paint quickly to capture the beauty and gesture of each plant.

In the past, botanical art has been useful to botanists, physicians, horticulturists and plant collectors. Contemporary botanical art is much in demand by collectors..

I work primarily in the traditional medium of watercolor and most any family, genus or species may show up on my page-wildflowers, garden shrubs or tropical trees. I am a member of the Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators and occasionally exhibit with them. Botanicals are always included in my shows here at the studio.

Horticultural illustration

My watercolors have been used by Horticulture, Woman's Day, Garden Style and The Gardener magazines to illustrate articles on garden design and techniques (list of publications). Passionate plant collecting, gardening and garden-visiting enable me to portray plants gracefully, with accurate color and realistic growth habit. I work free lance by contract. Please contact me to discuss your project.