Association of Botanical Artists

The Complete Practical Guide for Artists By Sarah Howard with Rachel Pedder-Smith ‘If you want to paint a beautiful and accurate picture of a plant, and yet find the language of botany baffling, this book is for you.’ Article by: Sarah Gardner, botanical artist and ABA Committee member This large hardback book, released in March 2026, was created in association with the Royal Ho...

Something different in the ABA Gallery for our our 16th exhibition. For this collection our members were asked to think of something "Unusual" for their submission, it could be the composition of the subject an aspect of the plant’s colour or the way light is reflected, even the subject itself. Our members have certainly stepped up to this challenge with some very "Unusual" subm...

Botanical art has seen a resurgence of popularity over the past 20 years, as a wealth of talent continues to emerge across the globe. The very best botanical artists translate their close observation into informative, scientifically accurate and beautiful pictures. These works stand proud as showcases for both the plant and the artist. The RHS has long held flower shows at whi...

Christmas Rose Helleborus niger , Watercolour by Annie Morris On behalf of the ABA Team we wish all our Members and Followers peace and happiness over the holiday season and for the coming year. We have loved your company in 2025 and look forward to more of your participation in our exhibitions, engagement with our social media, and seeing you at the Botanical Chat. There have...