Marianne Hazlewood

botanical artist and illustrator

My work as a botanical artist and illustrator is a meld of the fascination that I feel for my plants, their structure and life cycle. This, combined with my approach to composition, honed during my years as a graphic and web designer, fuels my motivation and delight at being able to work with them. As a botanical artist I specialise in capturing detail.

I often grow my subjects to learn their nature before referencing them for my illustrations. Botanical illustration can be a long game and patience is needed, however the time spent nurturing leads to a deep connection and insight into their growing cycle. I get very attached to my plants! This cultivation and devotion lends life and realism to my paintings and art work.

I am interested in connecting and working with botanists, horticulturalists, environmental scientists, botanical artists and illustrators and other artists, and in taking on commission work. I am also looking forward to the new projects on my ever growing to do list; some more ink work, watercolour and recently I have been delving into printmaking. I am a recent graduate of the Diploma in Botanical Illustration from the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.