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Botanical Art Online Dianne Sutherland
Student Gallery
The enthusiasm and dedication of my students never ceases to amaze me. Since launching my online botanical art and illustration courses back in 2011, I’ve learned an extraordinary amount myself too - far more than I ever expected. Every group of students brings fresh energy, curiosity, and commitment, and it’s been a privilege to be a small part of their journey.
I always encourage students to work hard, aim high, and give each stage of the process the time it deserves. There’s never any need to rush, and there’s certainly no need to worry when things don’t go exactly to plan. That’s all part of learning, and often part of discovering your own artistic voice.
Over the years, many wonderful students have completed courses with me, and I’m delighted that several have kindly given permission for their work to be showcased here. This gallery features a small selection of their beautiful pieces, including some of their study pages. I’ve always believed that the sketchbook and study page are vital steps in preparing a final drawing or painting, they’re where you truly get to know your subject, solve problems, and experiment. Often these pages are just as beautiful and expressive as the finished artwork, and they absolutely deserve to be seen.
I hope you enjoy exploring these works as much as I’ve enjoyed being part of each student’s journey. More student pieces will be added throughout 2026, so do check back to see new additions.
All works are subject to copyright by the artist named for each image. Click to view full image
To read student testimonials and stories click here
 Francesca Di CamilloAnanas comosus, final painting for the Botanical Illustration course, completed 2026 by Francesca Di Camillo |  Hussay de Armond Leaf Library pageLeaf painting assignment for the 2026 Botanical Illustration Course by Hussaya de Armond |  Karen PisonCamellia tonal drawing for the Botanical Illustration Course 2026 by Karen Pison |
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 Eileen Gear Bragg 2026Eileen Gear Bragg Final botanical watercolour assignment 2026 |  Amanda McIntosh, PhaleanopsisFinal graphite for the Botanical Illustration course, 2026, by Amanda MacIntosh |  Ingrid steffen, Leaf Library ExerciseIngrid Steffen's Leaf Library Exercise, for the Botanical Illustration Course, 2025 |
 Tim Phillips Botanical Illustration CourseTim Phillips, Geranium 'Rozanne' 2026 Final watercolour illustration |  Ingrid Steffen, Magnolia Final WatercolourBotanica Illustration final watercolour illustration |  Ingrid Steffen, Study page 2025 |
 Ulrike HarkeHellebore final graphite work 2025 by Ulrike Harke |  Ulrike Harke's Hellebore Study PagesA second page of Hellebore studies from Ulrike Harke. For the Botanical Illustration Course 2025 |  Ulrike Harke's Hellebore Study pageUlrike's study page shows how she deconstructed the plant into its parts for the Graphite Part of the course work |
 Kelanie Chapdelaine LavoieKelanie's Ostrich Fern, Watercolour on paper, size 7 x 10 inches (2025) |  Keryn Klein, Crow's AshKeryn Klein's final graphite assignment, Flindersia australis, completed in 2025 as part of the Botanical Illustration Course. |  Ingrid Steffen, CyclamenFinal Illustration for Module 1 Graphite, Botanical Illustration Course, 2025 |
 Galina Nikolaeva Aleksandrova Prunus dulcisFinal watercolour, Botanical Illustration Course 2025 |  Galina Nikolaeva Aleksandrova Part of Study pagePartial study page of Prunus dulcis, for the final watercolour illustration, Botanical Illustration Course |  Alessandra Zoppini, Final watercolour Botanical Illustration CourseLinaria vulgaris by Alessandra Zoppini, Botanical Illustration Course, 2025 |
 Alessandra Zoppini Final StudySubmission for the Botanical Illustration Study page |  Annika Dagendorf - Final graphite assignmentTete-a-tete for the final graphite assignment in the Botanical Illustration Course |  Alessandra Zoppini Study PagesA beautiful sketchbook study by Alessandra Zoppini, a student on the Botanical Illustration Course, completed 2024 |
 Jackie Rodriguez de Guzman, Flower study assignmentA study page of flowers produced for the new assignment in the Botanical Illustration Course in 2024 |  Alessandra Zoppini Poppy StudyA study of Papaver rhoeas by Botanical Illustration Student, Alessandra Zoppini, Student on the Botanical Illustration Course 2023 |  Jackie Rodriguez de Guzman, leaf assignmentFrom the new leaf assignment 2024. Part of the Botanical Illustration Course, a beautiful page of leaves from Jackie de Guzman |
 Catherine Verdoene, AquilegiaBotanical Illustration Course part 1 graphite assignment 2024 |  Barbara BuchananBarbara Buchanan, Bindweed, Calystegia sepium. For the Botanical Illustration Course 2023 |  Barbara Buchanan Study pageStudy Page of Calystegia by Barbara Buchanan. For the Botanical Illustration Course 2023 |
 Susan Brunner 2023Nasturtium, Tropaeolum by Susan Brunner for the Advanced course 2023 |  Susan Brunner's Tropaeolum study pageThis is just one of Susan Brunner's many study pages, which culminated in a final composition for this beautiful plant. |  Niall Duncan Iris Study pageNiall Duncan completed his study page of this iris germanica cultivar, in advance of the final painting, A tonal painting was also completed. This was for his final submission for the Botanical Illustration Course. |
 Niall Duncan's Iris germanica 'Tamarau Beauty'Niall Duncan's final painting for the Botanical Illustration Course of iris germanica 'Tamarau beauty' completed in 2023. Niall is continuing as an Advanced Course student |  Stephanie SchweitzerPhalaenopsis study page by Stephanie Schweitzer. For the Botanical Illustration Course 2023 |  Jo Kritzinger 2023Jo Kritzingers Magnolia grandiflora. A final watercolour from the Botanical Illustration Course completed 2023 |
 Jo Kritzinger Magnolia grandiflora study pagePreparatory studies by Jo Kritzinger. in this assignment any issues are addressed before the final painting. |  Nadege Kolanek Sketchbook studies of Cobaea scandens |  Nadege Kolanek CobaeaCobaea scandens f. alba by Nadege Kolanek. Final work for Botanical Illustration Course, 2022 |
 Jane RoxburghPeony by Jane Roxburgh, Jane was one of my very dedicated advanced students, until 2023. She exhibited this work alongside my own at the Society of Botanical Artists, open exhibition at the Mall Galleries, 2023. |  Jane Roxburgh preparatory work Peony 2022Jane Roxburgh Peony study, dealing with a complex flower |  Dendrobium by Jenny PelkonenJenni Pelkonen's Dendrobium orchid, completed for the graphite module on the Botanical Illustration Course 2022 |
 Phalaenopsis by Bille Jo MoscherosBillie Jo Moscherosch's tonal work for the Botanical Illustration Course. G graphite module 2022 |  Pheonix dactylifera by Sandunmali KulasekaraPheonix dactylifera by Sandunmali Kulasekara (2022) A student on the Advanced Course who has successfully exhibited in the prestigious Margaret Flockton exhibition for two consecutive years. |  Primula vulgarise by Karen West 2022Primula vulgaris by Karen West. Karen is currently a student on the Advanced course having previously completed the Botanical Illustration course. |
 Karen West's Sketchbook page of Primula leavesKaren west sketchbook pages showing drawing in line and tone of Primula vulgars |  Karen West's Primula vulgaris flower studiesHere you can see the time spent by Karen West in working out the best approach and colour when painting these delicate primula flowers |  Ella Seresti's final watercolour for the Botanical Illustration Course. Ella graduated 2022 |
 Ella Seresti Study of Fritillaria imperialsElla Seresti's study of Fritillaria imperials as part of her final preparatory work for the Botanical Illustration Course |  Phalaenopsis Orchid by Marie BattersMarie Batters final graphite work on the Botanical Illustration Course 2022 |  Passiflora by Jane RoxburghPassiflora by Advanced student, Jane Roxburgh 2021. Read Jane's story in the Student Stories, for more information about her journey with botanical art. |
 Marina Voznyuk, Rosa caninaFinal Botanical Illustration submission by Marina Voznyuk 2017 |  Marina Voznyuk, Rosa canina studyStudy page by Marina Voznyuk, Botanical Illustration student Dec 2017 |  Angelina Cheong AlstroemeriaOne of Angelina Cheong's Alstroemeria study pages 2019 |
 Angelina Cheong AlstroemeriaAngelina Cheong Alstroemeria, detail from painting |  Angelina Choeong AlstoemeriaAngelina Cheong Alstroemeria. Final Assignment, Botanical Illustration Course 2019 |  Patricia Gritti's study page in advance of her final illustration for the Botanical Illustration Course 2019 |
 Platycodon grandiflora Patricia GrittiFinal watercolour submission by Patricia Gritti for the Botanical Illustration Course |  Karen WestCobaea scandedn by Karen West, final painting for the Botanical Illustration Course |  Karen West Study PageCobaea scandens study page by Karen West |
 Karen West Study PageCobaea scandens leaf detail by Karen West |  Sue Balks Apple, Beginners CourseSue Balk's Apple exercise, Beginners Course |  Sue Balk's Apple exercise, Beginners Course |
 Theres Gustafasson, LemonStudy Page exercise by Theres Gustafasson, Botanical Illustration |  Karen West, AnthuriumGraphite final submission by Karen West Botanical Illustration Student, 2019 |  Sabine Loos, Eranthis Study PageStudy Page by Sabine Loos. Botanical Illustration Student |
 Angela Hooton PineappleAngela Hooton final Submission Botanical Illustration Student |  Jacqueline Kok Curcuma alismatifoliaGraphite study page of Siamese Tulip by Jacqueline Kok, Course: Botanical Illustration, June 2017 |  Tasha de Guzman Phalaenopsis studiesStudy page Preparation for Phalaenopsis painting by Tasha de Guzman. Botanical Illustration Course 2017 |
 Theres Gustafsson Phalaenopsis StudyBotanical Illustration Course study page by Theres Gustafasson, June 2018 |  Angela Stephens, camellia leafDrawing and Painting Leaves Course 2017 by Angela Stephens |  Angelat Stephens Hedera helixAngela Stephens Ivy in graphite from Drawing and Painting Leaves |
 Maple Seeds by Ikumi KayamaGraphite Maple seeds Ikumi Kayama |  Leaf study by Ikumi KayamaEnglish Ivy measured leaf study line drawing as part of the Botanical Illustration Course. Copyright Ikumi Kayama |  Black Oak by Ikumi KayamaMeasured leaf study of English Oak by Ikumi Kayama. as part of the Botanical Illustration Course 2015. |
 Azalea study by Kathleen GordonStudy page work from the Botanical Illustration Course, Kathleen Gordon 2015 |  Tone and colour, Kathleen GordonTonal and colour studies from the Botanical Illustration Course. Copyright Kathleen Gordon |  Study page by Kathleen GordonCrysanthamum study completed by Kathleen Gordon as part of the Botanical Illustration Course. |
 Fritillaria study page by Jude SmithJude Smith's Fritillaria meleagris study page |  Magnolia study by Yvonne SonsinoYvonne Sonsino Magnolia study 2015 |  Study page by Yvonne SonsinoMagnolia colour mixing and testing by Yvonne Sonsino |
 Bud detail Yvonne Sonsino |  Magnolia studies, Yvonne SonsinoMagnolia leaf skeleton studies, Yvonne Sonsino |  Detail in graphite Yvonne SonsinoDetail in graphite Yvonne Sonsino |
 Snowdrops in graphite by Jude SmithSnowdrops in graphite by Jude Smith, Botanical Illustration |  Leaf studies by Jude SmithJude Smith's Leaf portrait : Graphite section of the botanical Illustration |
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