The Botanical Journal

Watercolour illustration of a mature carob tree, Ceratonia siliqua

Five Creative Ways to Use Digital Botanical Ill...

From personal prints to presentations, here are five considered ways to bring botanical artwork into a creative project.

Five Creative Ways to Use Digital Botanical Ill...

From personal prints to presentations, here are five considered ways to bring botanical artwork into a creative project.

Watercolour illustration of a California fan palm, Washingtonia filifera

Palm, Tropical or Mediterranean? A Guide to Pla...

A visual guide to the shapes and moods that distinguish palms, tropical foliage and Mediterranean trees.

Palm, Tropical or Mediterranean? A Guide to Pla...

A visual guide to the shapes and moods that distinguish palms, tropical foliage and Mediterranean trees.

Watercolour illustration of jade vine flowers, Strongylodon macrobotrys

Why Botanical Names Matter in Plant Illustration

Common names are memorable, but botanical names give plant artwork clarity, precision and a deeper sense of place.

Why Botanical Names Matter in Plant Illustration

Common names are memorable, but botanical names give plant artwork clarity, precision and a deeper sense of place.

Watercolour illustration of Monstera deliciosa leaves

How to Choose a Botanical Illustration for Your...

A practical guide to choosing plant artwork by shape, atmosphere, colour and intended use.

How to Choose a Botanical Illustration for Your...

A practical guide to choosing plant artwork by shape, atmosphere, colour and intended use.