I was honoured to be part of the prestigious RHS Botanical & Photography Show this year, 2022. I was awarded a Gold medal for my paintings entitled 'Wet Meadow Wildflower ~ their pollinators and as food plants'. It has been a hugely long journey for me, over 5 years of research and painting from start to finish. 

The decision to illustrate wet meadow wildflowers began when I discovered the conservation charity, Plantlife and learnt about native wildflowers, their habitats and pollinators. Water meadows are nutrient-rich ecosystems with natural fertility and provide a vital nectar source for pollinating insects and bees. This habitat now occupies less than 1,500 hectares in the UK. Before I drew each plant, it was important to understand their botany and life cycle. I studied the plants throughout the seasons, making botany notes, matching colour to live specimens and studying details under a microscope. I hope you will see the value of this habitat and enjoy the wildflowers and insects I have illustrated.

I was delighted that two of my paintings sold, one to the RHS Lindlay Library and one to The Shirley Sherwood Collection.

I hope one day to continue painting our wildflowers to record their value in our wild areas and natural habitats, which are fast declining.