Plants from the Woods and Forests of Chile

All the illustrations in this gallery were prepared for the book Plants from the Woods and Forests of Chile between 2007 and 2015. During these years, I took part in this remarkable project, travelling between Chile, Scotland and Turkey, reaching the locations where the plants grew, observing them, tracking their flowering times, waiting for their fruits to ripen, and bringing all of my skills to bear in painting these magnificent specimens. The book Plants from the Woods and Forests of Chile was published in 2015. This single volume of high-quality botanical art depicts the rich diversity and beauty of Chile's unique forested areas, where for the past 25 years the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh has engaged in research and conservation initiatives. During this project, the illustrations were exhibited at various venues in Scotland, England and Chile, and some were awarded a Gold Medal and Best in Show at the RHS London Show in 2010 and 2014, as well as at BISCOT, Edinburgh in 2011 and 2013. All the illustrations are held in the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh's permanent collection. © Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

NalcaGunnera tinctoria (Molina) Mirb.Watercolour on paper, 201342 x 30 cmPublished in the book Plants from Woods and Forest of Chile. Held in the archive of Royal Botanic Garden of Edinburgh.

Nalca

Gunnera tinctoria (Molina) Mirb.

Watercolour on paper, 2013

42 x 30 cm

Published in the book Plants from Woods and Forest of Chile. Held in the archive of Royal Botanic Garden of Edinburgh.

AzulilloPasithea caerulea (Ruiz & Pav.) D.DonWatercolour on paper, 201342 x 30 cmPublished in the book Plants from Woods and Forest of Chile. Held in the archive of Royal Botanic Garden of Edinburgh.

Azulillo

Pasithea caerulea (Ruiz & Pav.) D.Don

Watercolour on paper, 2013

42 x 30 cm

Published in the book Plants from Woods and Forest of Chile. Held in the archive of Royal Botanic Garden of Edinburgh.

RuilNothofagus alessandrii EspinosaWatercolour on paper, 201342 x 30 cmPublished in the book Plants from Woods and Forest of Chile. Held in the archive of Royal Botanic Garden of Edinburgh.

Ruil

Nothofagus alessandrii Espinosa

Watercolour on paper, 2013

42 x 30 cm

Published in the book Plants from Woods and Forest of Chile. Held in the archive of Royal Botanic Garden of Edinburgh.

QuilinejaLuzuriaga radicans Ruiz & Pav.Watercolour on paper, 201342 x 30 cmPublished in the book Plants from Woods and Forest of Chile. Held in the archive of Royal Botanic Garden of Edinburgh.

Quilineja

Luzuriaga radicans Ruiz & Pav.

Watercolour on paper, 2013

42 x 30 cm

Published in the book Plants from Woods and Forest of Chile. Held in the archive of Royal Botanic Garden of Edinburgh.

Calle-calle de NahuelbutaLibertia tricocca Phil.Watercolour on paper, 201342 x 30 cmPublished in the book Plants from Woods and Forest of Chile. Held in the archive of Royal Botanic Garden of Edinburgh.

Calle-calle de Nahuelbuta

Libertia tricocca Phil.

Watercolour on paper, 2013

42 x 30 cm

Published in the book Plants from Woods and Forest of Chile. Held in the archive of Royal Botanic Garden of Edinburgh.

CapachitoCalceolaria corymbosa Ruiz & Pav. subsp. corymbosaWatercolour on paper, 201342 x 30 cmPublished in the book Plants from Woods and Forest of Chile. Held in the archive of Royal Botanic Garden of Edinburgh.

Capachito

Calceolaria corymbosa Ruiz & Pav. subsp. corymbosa

Watercolour on paper, 2013

42 x 30 cm

Published in the book Plants from Woods and Forest of Chile. Held in the archive of Royal Botanic Garden of Edinburgh.

Flor del bigoteBipinnula fimbriata (Poepp.) I.M.Johnst.Watercolour on paper, 201342 x 30 cmPublished in the book Plants from Woods and Forest of Chile. Held in the archive of Royal Botanic Garden of Edinburgh.

Flor del bigote

Bipinnula fimbriata (Poepp.) I.M.Johnst.

Watercolour on paper, 2013

42 x 30 cm

Published in the book Plants from Woods and Forest of Chile. Held in the archive of Royal Botanic Garden of Edinburgh.

ClenBerberis valdiviana Phil.Watercolour on paper, 201342 x 30 cmPublished in the book Plants from Woods and Forest of Chile. Held in the archive of Royal Botanic Garden of Edinburgh.

Clen

Berberis valdiviana Phil.

Watercolour on paper, 2013

42 x 30 cm

Published in the book Plants from Woods and Forest of Chile. Held in the archive of Royal Botanic Garden of Edinburgh.

MichayBerberis rotundifolia Poepp. & Endl.Watercolour on paper, 201342 x 30 cmPublished in the book Plants from Woods and Forest of Chile. Held in the archive of Royal Botanic Garden of Edinburgh.

Michay

Berberis rotundifolia Poepp. & Endl.

Watercolour on paper, 2013

42 x 30 cm

Published in the book Plants from Woods and Forest of Chile. Held in the archive of Royal Botanic Garden of Edinburgh.

Berberis negeriana TischlerWatercolour on paper, 201342 x 30 cmPublished in the book Plants from Woods and Forest of Chile. Held in the archive of Royal Botanic Garden of Edinburgh.

Berberis negeriana Tischler

Watercolour on paper, 2013

42 x 30 cm

Published in the book Plants from Woods and Forest of Chile. Held in the archive of Royal Botanic Garden of Edinburgh.

PAST AND THE PRESENT

ORCHIDS OF CHINA