Lorna Minton
Botanical Artist
- R.H.S. Gold Medal
Botanical accuracy in my
paintings is something I am constantly striving to achieve, but
equally
important in my judgement is a strong element of good design which also
depicts
the habits of the plants. Formal botanical studies have their place in text books, but I
prefer to produce pictures which are pleasing when framed and hung on
the wall
whilst still maintaining accuracy of botanical
details. Much of my work is commissioned, but as I always work from
live
plants it is often necessary to wait for them to be in season.
Watercolour
and gouache are my usual media, with pencil work and pen and ink
included where appropriate.
A range of botanical prints, greetings cards and stationery
items have been produced from my original
paintings. Details of these and the original paintings currently
available can be viewed by clicking the links above.
I can be contacted by email at
minton@palmito.demon.co.uk
