Meet Helen: Botanical Illustration Artist & Teacher

Hi, I’m Helen…

Thank you for being here.

I’m a botanical illustrator and designer living in Kent, England. I've been studying botanical art since I was 18 years old, and painting for even longer! I was instantly drawn to the synergy of art and science that botanical illustration represents.

Now 33, 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've continued honing my skills, developing botanical illustration tutorials and botanical illustration courses and most recently, I launched my Membership to share my knowledge and joy of this art form.

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.

As well as teaching, I create botanical illustration prints and original artworks. I also host local workshops and welcome both 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!

“TAKE TIME TO DO MORE OF WHAT MAKES YOUR SOUL HAPPY”