Botanicals in Black

This unique collection of botanical illustrations explores the delicate interplay of light and form using artist pencil on black paper. Each piece captures the quiet elegance of plant life - leaves, stems, petals, and textures - rendered with precision and restraint. Against the deep backdrop, the drawings emerge as luminous studies in contrast, inviting viewers to see familiar flora in a new, almost ethereal light.

The black paper shifts the usual narrative of botanical art. Rather than being purely representational, these works emphasise structure, silhouette, and the subtle drama of highlight and shadow. The result is a series that feels both intimate and otherworldly - where nature's quiet complexity is honoured through fine detail and thoughtful composition.

Together, these drawings form a contemplative body of work, bridging scientific observation and artistic expression through a minimalist yet expressive medium.