Hello! Nice to meet you!
My name is Carina and I love botanical art.
If I had to describe myself in one word, it would be curious.
Whether it’s with a pencil in hand, the delicate twist of a brush hair, or a thousand tiny dots coming together to form an image – I love capturing the beauty of the plant world and bringing it to life on paper.
How I work? In many ways!
🌸 Pencil sketches:
My heart beats for the first approach – exploring shapes, finding searching lines, and hearing the soft crunch of the eraser as something new takes form.
This is where everything can remain raw, sketchy, and playful.
🌱 Stippling with ink:
For me, it’s almost like meditation.
Dot by dot, a delicate piece of art emerges, showing just how many details nature reveals if we only take the time to look closely.
🎨 Watercolors:
This is where I like to keep things light and easy.
For quick sketches, without aiming for perfection, but with lots of joy – simply because it’s fun to play with colors.
My passion for botanical art
My blog, Botanical heART, is my little botanical retreat.
I started it because I know exactly how hard it can be to take the first step.
Maybe you’re thinking, “I haven’t held a pencil in years – where do I even begin?”
Trust me, I’ve been there! 🌟
On my blog, I share tips, inspiration, and simple tricks to help you get started without any pressure.
After all, art shouldn’t feel like science – it should feel like an adventure!
A few more things about me
When I’m not drawing, you’ll probably find me with dirt under my nails, working in the garden.
I love dancing and singing – although the latter is more for my ears than anyone else’s. 😉
My absolute favorite plant is the Amelanchier (Juneberry) – delicate yet so strong.
My little treasure trove (a.k.a. favorite materials)
Watercolors: Schmincke Horadam – vibrant, rich, and an absolute dream on paper.
Sketchbook: Clairefontaine "Fontaine," which so beautifully holds my ideas.
Pencils: Faber-Castell 9000 in various hardness levels – perfect for everything I create.
If my favorites ever change or I discover some new gems, you’ll hear about it on my blog or in my newsletter.
