This is the story of Janne’s journey discovering the complexity and botanical beauty of the horse chestnut tree and the process of botanical illustration to present the overwintering sticky bud and the spectacular burst of growth that takes place over such a brief period of time. Janne’s project evolved over several years after she finished the two-year diploma course in botanical illustration at RGBE with distinction. After submitting an application, Janne was selected to exhibit at the RHS London Botanical Art Exhibition in 2018. The theme for her submission of six paintings illustrates the vegetative and reproductive buds of Aesculus hippocastanum. This lecture explains her approach and practical working methods.

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