The Botanical Art Diaries

The Botanical Art Diaries is an archive of my most popular blog posts, including entries documenting my experiences completing the Society of Botanical Artists Distance Learning Diploma.

Take a look back through insights, reflections, and milestones, and see how my botanical art practice has evolved over time.

Helen Cousins 01/09/2018 Helen Cousins 01/09/2018

Wedding Commission

In April this year I was asked to design a wreath of sweet peas for wedding stationary. The beautiful wedding was a few weeks ago. I am happy to be able to share with you a little bit about the process and the final piece!

Helen Cousins 21/08/2018 Helen Cousins 21/08/2018

Creativity vs. Stress

Did you know that engaging in a creative activity, such as drawing or painting, reduces stress?

Helen Cousins 03/08/2018 Helen Cousins 03/08/2018

Floral Design Commission

In 2016 I had a wonderful opportunity to create the branding for a new florist opening in West Sussex. Becky contacted me having read my blog, and I was so excited to have my first ever commercial commission…

Helen Cousins 25/05/2018 Helen Cousins 25/05/2018

'Flow'

Do you know that wonderful feeling of getting completely immersed in a project or activity? What I'm describing here is called 'flow', and it's one of the reasons I love getting stuck into a creative project.

Helen Cousins 04/07/2017 Helen Cousins 04/07/2017

Diploma Portfolio - Beetroot

The first piece that I painted for the Diploma Portfolio was of a beetroot. I was first struck by the colours in the leaves when I was at a local farmers market…