I have always loved painting, drawing, fiber arts, photography and gardening. A few years ago, I had the opportunity to renew my interest in painting. I was able to combine both my love of painting with my love of gardening through Botanical Art. The result is a happy mix of flowers, bulbs, roots, leaves and vegetables, all represented through the medium of watercolor and graphite.

Each painting requires extensive research of the chosen subject, field study, and many hours in detailed painting. My intention is that by creating paintings of beautiful, botanically accurate plants, those who view the paintings will discover, connect with, and appreciate our ecology, plant diversity and educate in preservation of plant species” ~ Mary La Patka