Hi, I’m Helen…
Thank you for being here.
I am a botanical illustrator and designer living in Windsor, England. I have been studying botanical art since I was 18 years old, and painting for a lot longer than that! I was instantly drawn to the synergy of art and science that it represented.
Now 32, the harmony of science and art is an ongoing theme in my life, as I continued to pursue botanical illustration whilst studying to become a doctor. Alongside my medical degree I completed the Society of Botanical Artists Distance Learning Diploma, graduating with a distinction and the Award For Excellence in 2016, the same year I graduated from university. Since graduating, I have continued to practice the skills I have learnt, and over the last ten years I have found the desire to share the knowledge and skills in botanical illustration which I have developed with others.
One of the main reasons I am so keen to share the art of botanical illustration is because I strongly believe in the benefits that sitting down and painting - and creating art - can have on our well-being. From first hand experience I can feel how the physical act of putting pencil, pen or paint to paper can be meditative, reduce stress, provide a sense of achievement, and generate a wonderful sense of community.
I host local workshops in botanical illustration, as well as working on my own ideas and projects. I am also extremely passionate about the guides I’ve created, including Let’s Start Botanical Art, you’re one-stop-shop for starting botanical art. I am very happy to discuss personal and commercial commissions.
When I’m not painting or doctoring, you can find me somewhere around the country in my little art-studio on wheels, drinking a cup of decaf tea with oat milk, in a camper van I converted with the help of my Dad throughout 2019. She’s called Skye, and she’s my little haven and my big adventure.
I'm so grateful for you for taking a few moments out of your busy day to browse my space here on the internet. If you have any queries please don't hesitate to get in touch!