Botanical Diary

Welcome to my blog. On New Years Eve 2016 I decided to photograph a plant each day of the year as an inspirational record of the seasons.

I love looking for and ultimately discovering flowers and plants to inspire me. It brightens up my day when I find a vibrant or colourful flower in the deepest darkest depths of winter. Skeletons of leaves and flowers make me think of delicate vintage lace. These natural beauties always inspire ideas for paintings and patterns of gilded watercolour and bejewelled wonder.

Finding the first daffodil is the first sign of sunnier times ahead. Blossoms begin to bloom and as the daylight hours grow so do the multitude of colours.

Summer blooms stops me in my tracks to photograph all those rich flowers basking in all their radiant glory. These are the days where my camera is full to the brim with excitement.

Autumn offers deep, rich and warm colours. Singular fronds print the pavement and en masse they create fallen patterns beneath the majestic trees above.

This blog is a source for seasonal reflection and the beginnings of an online sketch book. I hope you get as much joy out perusing it as I have in it's creation.

Latest Garden Visit:

The Barbican Conservatory 5/2/2017I would recommend visiting this tropical escapism. The cacti house is incredible! — The Barbican Conservatory 5/2/2017
I would recommend visiting this tropical escapism. The cacti house is incredible!

15th January

January 15, 2017

I love the way a leaf can stain the pavement. This one is so clear it looks like street art. You can hammer a leaf, flower or petal onto paper or fabric too. It's natural pigment will leave a design on your chosen media. Sometimes it's great to work directly with the plant.