I am a botanical artist & illustrator/teacher living in Stanton Drew in Somerset. My work is inspired by the flora, fauna, fungi and wildlife on my country walks. I am a keen photographer but mostly work with live specimens where I can study the plant in more detail for accurate representation. 

I studied MA Textile Design at Bath Spa University and Graphic Design at the City of Bristol College. I also have a Diploma in Botanical Illustration. 

Materials:
I use professional Winsor & Newton watercolour paints using only the purest pigments to ensure quality and permanence. I use Saunders Waterford 100% cotton 300gsm mould made acid free paper from St Cuthbert's Mill which is made in the ancient cathedral city of Wells in Somerset. The paper is made using one of the few cylinder mould machines left in the world together with natural woollen felts. The master papermakers produce beautiful papers with stunning texture and excellent surface stability.

Memberships: 
Association of Botanical Artists (ABA)
Bath Society of Botanical Artists (BSBA)
Botanical Painters at Brackenwood (BPAB)
Associate Member, The Linnean Society of London
Royal Horticulture Society (RHS) and Lindley Library
Kew Gardens & National Trust

Teaching: Creative Director at The Craft Emporium Ltd. 

Original artwork, Giclee art prints and canvas can be ordered - please email me. Original watercolours are displayed in various locations around Somerset. 

Art prints are available in America at Artflakes.com

UK Delivery 1-3 working days
UK Postage: Free

Certified Giclee Art Prints are hand signed in the bottom right and accompanied with a certificate of authenticity.

A1 and A2 prints will be posted in a tube. Smaller prints in a hard backed envelope.

My botanical watercolours and surface designs for textiles, homeware and accessories can be found at Spoonflower.co and Behance.net

As well as freelance work I produce paintings for private commissions so please feel free to get in touch.

Caroline Allen, PGCert, Fda, Dip Botanical Illustration, ALS