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The Power of Light in Realistic Illustrations
Discover the Magic of Highlights, Shadows, and Continuous Toning Learn How to Create the Illusion of 3D Form Creating a detailed, three-dimensional plant painting feels like magic to me. I stumbled through the process of uncovering the lesser-known “secrets” behind these botanical drawings. But light source shouldn’t be a mystery to solve! It’s … Continued
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Strawberry Illustrations Step-by-Step
Strawberries are as fascinating as they are sweet. (Did you know that each tiny “seed” on a strawberry’s surface is technically its own fruit?!) Whether you’re attracted to their vibrant red color, their mighty green crown, or their cute white flowers, we’re here to help you create your own stunning strawberry illustration. Watch … Continued
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Botanical Art Advice: Motivation to Keep Drawing
Celebrate Wendy Hollender with her Joyful Pearls of Wisdom It’s Wendy’s birthday! The only thing Wendy Hollender might enjoy more than the art of botanical illustration is sharing her passion with others so that everyone may experience the joys of botanical drawing. To celebrate Draw Botanical’s founder this year, we are sharing Wendy’s wisdom with … Continued
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Kraft Paper: My Favorite Things
by Wendy Hollender & the Draw Botanical Team When I study and draw from nature, I feel a presence of something that never fails to take my breath away. I “undress” the plant to study the mystery within, exploring flowers and plants on a micro level, almost as if I were an insect. … Continued
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Unraveling Roots: A Step-by-Step Botanical Guide for Artists
Easy Techniques to Bring Realistic Roots to Life in Your Art Roots are more than just the part of a plant that holds it in place; they tell a unique story of growth and connection to the earth. While the roots of a plant might look like a tangled mess beneath the surface, … Continued
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The Art of Identifying Plant Families
A Botanical Illustrators’ Guide to Spot Plant Patterns & Draw What You See Learning how to identify plant families is like discovering nature’s secret code, and it just so happens that observational drawing is one of the best ways to crack it. As botanical artists, we notice delicate details that many people miss: … Continued
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Quiet Your Inner Critic
Sometimes the hardest part of the creative process is getting started. We have so many other things to do, and our fears subconsciously influence our quick decision-making. If you focus on JOY and don’t worry about results, you will always be in a good place. How to quiet your inner negative voice … Continued
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9 Steps to Lifelike Leaves
Draw a Leaf in 9 Simple Steps When you create a botanical illustration showcasing a plant’s important parts, you are likely to face the challenge of drawing realistic green leaves. Though there are many different kinds of leaves, this tutorial focuses on how to draw a leaf with net veining (ex. rose, hibiscus, oak, hydrangea). … Continued
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Listen to Nature: We All Belong
Nothing is “Normal” What We Have to Learn from Flora and Fungi By Wendy Hollender, with Emet Lipson As I spend time drawing and learning from fungi and flora, I’m reminded again and again: diversity isn’t just beautiful — it’s essential. Nature grows in countless forms, and our lives depend on the cooperation of … Continued
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Begin with Basics
Many people say things like, “I can’t draw to save my life,” and “I could never draw something like that!”, but the truth is… ANYONE can draw! (Yes, even YOU!) If you have the desire to learn, and you commit to the time it takes, we can show you how. Here’s everything you need to … Continued
