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Unearth the Perfect Gift
Botanical Art Gift Guide for the Nature-Lover, Art-Enthusiast in your life Surprise your loved ones with a gift that expands their love for the beauty of the natural world. Whether you’re shopping for a seasoned artist or more of a beginner art-enthusiast, let us guide you toward the perfect present that will elevate their artistic … Continued
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What You Need to Know Before, During, & After Foraging
Foraging (also referred to as wildcrafting) is searching for wild plants or food in nature. Humans, like many animals, have been foraging since the beginning of their existence. The art of wildcrafting helps us to honor and celebrate food, nature, and each other. With all the rain we are having, it is a … Continued
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Why Botanical Illustration Matters
“The aesthetic beauty of botanical illustration has fascinated and inspired people for centuries but beyond its visual appeal, botanical drawings help identify and understand plants in a timeless manner. Its original purpose was to aid in plant identification for medicinal and culinary uses. Over the centuries, as the discipline developed, botanical illustration has proven itself … Continued
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Decolonizing Botanical Art
By Emet Lipson & the Draw Botanical Team Black History is History and should be celebrated always; February being Black History Month is a great excuse to continue the conversation about decolonizing botanical illustration and highlight Black culture and Black excellence within a botanical frame. “If we aim to start a conversation about decolonizing … Continued
