Lemon Myrtle, Backhousia citriodora Muell., 2024, Watercolour on paper, 51.3 x 39.5 cm

Tuckeroo, Cupaniopsis anacardioides ( A Rich.) Radlk. 2023,Watercolour on paper, 28.5 x 40 cm

Cottonwood Hibiscus, Hibiscus tiliaceus, 2024, Watercolour on paper, 38 x 55.5 cm

Brush Cherry, Syzygium australe, 2023, Watercolour on paper, 27.8 x 40 cm

Coastal She-oak, Casuarina equisetifolia incana (Benth.) L.A.S Johnson, 2024, Watercolour on paper, 43 x 72 cm

Recipient of the Eve Reid Bennett Award for ‘most progress in the subject of Botanical Illustration’, 2024

Eve Bennett was a wonderfully respected botanical illustrator and teacher at RBGE and this prize is awarded in her memory.

Susan has understood the demands and requirements of broad research, observation and close analysis of her plants seen in the work on her native Australian Banksia integrifolia. Through the course she flourished, exploring and experimented with drawing and painting whilst developing her skills seen in this fascinating and delicate collection of Medicinal native plants.

Congratulations Susan for your sense of enquiry and always that extra ‘push’.