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Botanical Illustrations for the Maine Audubon Society

Detailed botanical illustration of a Rudbeckia laciniata plant with vibrant green leaves and tall yellow flowers. The flowers have drooping petals and green centers, showing natural imperfections. Two butterflies are featured: one perched on a flower at the top left and another resting on the central flower, with intricate orange and black wing patterns. A small caterpillar is visible crawling on one of the stems, emphasizing the lifecycle of pollinators. The earthy beige background adds a natural, textured feel.

The Maine Audubon Society's 'Plant of the Year' for 2023 was the Cutleaf Coneflower, or Rudbeckia laciniata. Since native plant gardening is a passion of mine, I jumped at the opportunity to create an illustration that would promote this beautiful flower. Maine Audubon used this illustration in promotional materials for their 2023 Native Plant Festival and are featuring it on a limited run of t-shirts.

You can learn more about the native plant on the Audubon's website.

Promotional flyer for the Maine Audubon Native Plants Festival & Sale. The central focus is a vibrant botanical illustration of Rudbeckia laciniata with yellow flowers, green leaves, a caterpillar, and two butterflies. Event details are displayed prominently in text: 'Saturday, June 17, 2023, 9 am - 3 pm' at the Gilsland Farm Audubon Center in Falmouth. Additional text highlights features like '75+ species of native plants,' 'Workshops,' 'Info Tables,' 'Specialty Books,' and 'Expert Advice.' A small bee illustration is positioned near the flowers.

Graphic circular sticker promoting native plants. At the center is a detailed botanical illustration of Rudbeckia laciniata, featuring yellow flowers, green leaves, a caterpillar, and two butterflies. The border is dark green with the text 'Grow Native Plants!' and 'mainenativeplants.org' at the top, and 'Bringing Nature Home in Maine' at the bottom.

Cutleaf Coneflower

Digital illustration for digital and print media

Audubon Native Plant Database Illustrations

The Maine Audubon Society hosts an extensive native plant database. In 2023, I created a suite of 18 illustrations of native plants, working to match the style of other illustrators who'd contributed to the project, and collaborating with botanists to incorporate feedback. Head to the native plant database to see more.

Digital illustration of a tall flowering plant with clusters of small, white, star-shaped flowers at the top of a slender green stem. The plant has long, wavy green leaves that grow both at the base and along the stem. The illustration is set against a plain white background.

Digital illustration of a flowering plant with tall spikes of vibrant purple blooms. The flowers are densely clustered, tapering into pointed tips, giving them a cone-like appearance. The plant features large, serrated green leaves at the base, while the stem branches out to support multiple flower spikes. The illustration is set against a plain white background.

Digital illustration of a tall, slender plant with a single green stem bearing alternating elongated leaves along its length. At the top, a dense cluster of small, delicate white flowers forms a cone-shaped bloom. The leaves are smooth-edged and glossy, complementing the minimalistic design of the white flowers. The image is set on a clean white background.

Digital illustration of a branch with dark brown bark adorned with green, ovate leaves and clusters of small red berries. The leaves have finely serrated edges and prominent veins, with a glossy texture. The berries dangle in groups from slender stems, adding a bright contrast to the muted tones of the branch. The background is kept plain and white.

Digital illustration of a tall flowering plant with clusters of small, daisy-like purple flowers with yellow centers. The plant features multiple green stems and pointed, serrated leaves growing along its length. The flowers are arranged in a bushy, layered formation, creating a natural and lively appearance. The clean white background emphasizes the delicate details.

Digital illustration of a flowering plant featuring bright yellow, five-petaled blossoms with a textured golden center. The plant has two large, heart-shaped green leaves with pronounced veins, and a sturdy green stem that branches into smaller stems supporting the flowers. The plain white background highlights the vibrancy of the flowers.

Portland Public Schools and Maine Audubon Tree Resource

In 2024, I worked with the Maine Audubon Society to create a native tree teaching resource, in collaboration with Portland Public Schools. I used digital media and incorporated feedback from the Audubon's team of biologists to create scientifically accurate renderings.

Digital illustration of a pair of vibrant maple seeds, or samaras, commonly known as 'helicopters.' Each seed pod is green at the base, transitioning to a reddish-pink hue at the tips. The thin stem connecting the two seeds is reddish-brown.

Digital illustration of a small cedar branch with green, scaly, flattened needles arranged in an alternating pattern. The branch also includes a few brown, oval-shaped seed cones.

Digital illustration of a brown pinecone with a textured surface. The cone scales are tightly packed, tapering into a pointed tip. The warm brown tones are highlighted with lighter patches, emphasizing its natural, layered appearance.

Detailed digital illustration of a single green heart-shaped leaf with prominent veins. The leaf's surface is glossy, with highlights that give it a fresh, dewy appearance.

Digital illustration of two elongated, cylindrical catkins from a tree. The catkins are beige with a speckled texture, resembling tiny scales, and taper slightly toward the bottom. The base of the catkins is reddish-brown, adding a pop of warm color.

Digital illustration of a piece of birch bark, depicted as a rectangular strip with natural curls at the edges. The bark has a pale off-white color with subtle gray and pink undertones, and horizontal black lines characteristic of birch trees.

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