Connecting with Barbara Hepworth
Connecting with Barbara Hepworth and visiting her studios and garden St. Ives Cornwall.
Pomegranates
Pomegranate, Punica granatum, and why I think they are pretty wonderful super fruits
TOAST - a collaboration
When an email lands in your inbox from TOAST the British brand of modern and simple design, it was always going to be a jump for joy to begin illustrating wildflowers for their latest campaign.
The Emphasis of Scientific Illustration
Science illustrators are storytellers. They take viewers to places usually invisible to the naked eye, from the microscopic world of molecules to distant galaxies. Find out more about the importance of Scientific Illustration and the methods and rules behind the pratice.
Cornwall Garden Society Spring Flower Show at Boconnoc Estate
Some weeks ago I had a surprise invitation land in my inbox, to see if I would be interested in selling my work at the 2018 Spring Flower Show at Boconnoc Estate in Cornwall.
Eden Project
It has been quite sometime since my field trips have taken me to the Eden Project, in Cornwall. The most recent body of work I have been illustrating has taken me to explore medicinal plants.
Mary Delaney
For some years I had been admiring the intricate artworks of Mary Delaney. The striking black backgrounds making all her flowers stand out and the details dance from the page.
Flowers with M Workshop
I’m excited to announce another gorgeous partnership has been made with Marissa a local florist from Flowers with M. This is a unique opportunity to visit Marissa’s floral studio in Cornwall, and take part in an intimate Botanical Illustration Workshop.
Marianne North
For many years on discovery of people finding out that I am a Botanical Illustrator a name that has often cropped up into conversation has been that of Marianne North. Quite possibly one of the better known female Artists of the Victorian era, perhaps not just for the prolific amount of paintings she produced but also of the expeditions she undertook.
From humble beginnings to a life in Cornwall
A short while into my studies in Lancashire I was offered a place on the BA (Hons) Illustration course at the Falmouth University. The pull of living by the sea, in warmer climes and gaining a degree from one of the most prestigious Illustration courses in the country was far too great.
School Competition Winner
As promised following the launch of our competition last term at King Charles Primary School and it has to be said the results we received were excellent.
Botanical Illustration at the Potager Gardens
We are now taking bookings on the upcoming Botanical Illustration Workshops at the Potager Gardens, in Constantine Cornwall.
Primary School Workshops
Back in May this year I was invited to King Charles Primary School in Falmouth, Cornwall to deliver a workshop as part of their ‘Enrichment Week’.
Open Studios
For anyone not familiar with Open Studios, it is an event held across various counties, where Artist’s of many genres quite literally open up their homes and studios for the public to view.
Open Studios Workshop Cornwall
Please join Sarah Jane Humphrey for a unique experience, as part of the Open Studios week in Cornwall to uncover the secrets of a timeless art form.
May 8th Springtime Workshop
The next Botanical Illustration workshop coming up is to be held at the Truro Arts Company, in Cornwall. This will be a Springtime orientated class, with seasonal flowers and foliage to study.
The Lady of Shallot
All of a sudden it’s that time of year again to be thinking about the Hampton Court Flower Show. It is one of the floral highlights of my year, with the Royal Horticultural Society pulling out all the stops as always to make the event pretty memorable.
Delightful Dahlias
I thought this month, I would take the opportunity to write about one of the products featured on the website.
Upcoming Art Events
Botanical Art has long been a passion of mine and whilst I enjoy all the hours spent in my studio, it’s been an absolute delight to share with people that attend my events and workshops some of the skills I have learnt along the way.
The Bee Keeper’s Daughter
As the daughter of bee keepers, I have long had an insightful adoration of these wonderful little creatures.