Jennifer Larsen
A fascination and a desire to learn more about the delicate intricacies of plant life was instrumental in my decision to study for a qualification in botanical art.
As a lecturer in Psychology, I had no background in art but a keen interest in the natural world and a desire to paint, encouraged me to attend some workshops in flower painting. I loved the attention to detail required and formally started this journey with a Certificate in Botanical Illustration at RBGE. This led to a progression to apply to the RGBE Diploma course.
Title of the Project:
Plants with purpose
About the Project:
Plants have a number of purposes, one of which being, that they provide us with a long and rich history of medicinal use. For centuries, the medicinal rather than ornamental value of plants influenced our cultivation efforts as they may provide a source of remedies for common ailments.
This project afforded the opportunity to research and capture the intricate structures of a selection of plants, which have played a medicinal role in the treatment or prevention of diseases since ancient times. I aimed to select five plants, both with medicinal properties and ones which exhibit a variety of forms in relation to leaves and roots. Whilst challenging, this diversity would require me to explore new techniques, in an attempt to further my skills in botanical illustration.
