When Did We Stop Creating Just for the Joy of It?
A world drawn with chalk Remembering the artist we were before we learned to judge ourselves Today, while…
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The Playful Botanical: Contemporary Botanical Art with a Humorous Twist
Skating carrot Power root – Rikishi For centuries botanical art has been a serious business. Artists have carefully…
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When an Original Rose Botanical Painting Becomes More Than Just a Gift
As many of you know, last month I launched my new website, featuring an online gallery of original…
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Lotus, Nature’s Meditation: Painting the Hearts, Leaves and Seed Pods of a Single Plant
The Nature’s Meditation – Lotus, original painting by Inessa Falina Some paintings begin with an idea. Others begin…
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A New Chapter: Becoming a Fellow of the Linnean Society of London
The Linnean Society Library Some moments arrive quietly, yet they stay with you forever. Yesterday was one of…
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Inside the Galápagos: an artist’s eye | Botanical art journey by Inessa Falina
Introduction My article Inside the Galápagos: an artist’s eye was published in the spring–summer edition of the Society of Botanical…
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From Corporate Life to Botanical Artist: Why I Created an Online Painting Course for Beginners
For most of my life I lived in a world that had no room for creativity. For nearly…
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People Choose What They Want, Not What They Need
‘I recently read a simple comment that stayed with me. A woman shared that after a good result…
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When Plants Have Personality: The Story Behind My Anthropomorphic Botanical Art
A moment of juiciness ‘People often assume botanical artists spend their days painting flowers in complete silence while…
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Between Paint and People: My Workshop Journeys in Europe
Painting in Wales After a year of exhibitions and many quiet hours in the studio, I found myself…
