Marianne North was a Victorian painter, plant hunter and traveller who spent 14 years circling the globe alone, painting plants in their natural habitats. She visited 16 countries across 5 continents, produced over 800 paintings without formal training, and funded her own gallery at Kew Gardens to house them at the time, the only permanent solo exhibition by a female artist in Britain.

The Doctrine of Signatures claimed that plants reveal their medicinal uses through their physical appearance. Modern science has debunked the theory, but the extraordinary artwork it inspired lives on. Today we're taking a closer look.

From Redouté's roses for Joséphine to Elizabeth Blackwell's herbal drawings to free her husband from prison, these four botanical artists changed the way we see the natural world. Today we're taking a closer look. Let's go!

What does it take to become the most celebrated flower painter in Europe, raise ten children, and still be producing masterworks in your eighties? Read on to find out more about Rachel Ruysch, one of the Dutch Golden Age’s most remarkable artists. 

Emily Carter is an award-winning British designer specialising in hand-illustrated silk accessories and interiors. The collections are inspired by a lifelong interest in the natural world, where each design tells its own unique and individual story. Vault Editions sat down with Emily to talk about why the natural world inspires her work, the importance of manufacturing locally, her design process and more. Let’s go!

From the stylised forms of ancient civilisations to the flowing organic curves of Art Nouveau, botanical themes have left an enduring mark on art and design. In this article, we'll discuss stunning historical examples of ornamental design and discover ways to incorporate botanical elements into your creative work. Let's go!

Anton Seder was a renowned German artist and educator known for his contributions to the Art Nouveau movement. We're currently working on a book showcasing Anton Seder's stunning designs. We can't wait to share them with you, but until then, we've included a selection of some of our favourite images in this article introducing his life and work.

Botanical motifs offer a versatile and profound way to enrich artistic expression, while also providing a practical tool for communicating complex ideas and emotions. Join us as we discover the hidden meanings behind five beautiful flowers and discover how you can elevate your artwork today!

William Morris (1834 – 1896) was a multifaceted creative figure known for his work as a textile designer, poet, artist, writer, and socialist advocate. He was pivotal in reviving traditional British textile craftsmanship and production techniques, read on to find out how nature inspired him!