botanical illustration with Lizzie Harper

Lizzie Harper is a botanical illustrator based in Britain. Her stunning realism evokes classical masters like Franz Bauer and Maria Sybilla Merian. We first found her when searching for watercolour paper reviews!

Lizzie's art tutorials are straightforward, her methods easy to understand. Her art speaks for itself. Look at these colours!

She was formally trained as a zoologist. Her scientific training, like the naturalists of earlier times, informs her attention to detail and her eye for vibrant colour.

from lizzieharper.co.uk post on recognising Japanese knotweed

Anyone who loves watercolour, plants, or beautiful painting should give her a read.  And for the artists among us, break out the paints and your smallest brushes, and learn some new techniques!