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Botanical Illustrations by Helen Ahpornsiri

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British artistHelen Ahpornsiribrings whole new meaning tobotanical illustrationwith her incredible artwork made from pressed flowers and leaves.

The marine algae I use is foraged from beaches on the south coast of England, Ahpornsiri reveals.

Once flat, the flowers and leaves are ready to arrange on paper.

Botanical Illustrations by Helen Ahpornsiri

Looking closely at Ahpornsiris work reveals just how incredibly detailed each illustration is.

This artist sure has an incredible amount of patienceand a steady hand!

Check out some of Ahpornsiri’s work below, and find more from her portfolio onInstagram.

Botanical Illustrations by Helen Ahpornsiri

British artist Helen Ahpornsiri uses real flowers and leaves to create her delicate illustrations.

Each botanical component is first foraged and then pressed for 1-6 weeks until it’s flat.

The artist then carefully arranges each piece on paper.

Botanical Illustrations by Helen Ahpornsiri

Watch the artist at work.

Botanical Illustrations by Helen Ahpornsiri

Botanical Illustrations by Helen Ahpornsiri

Botanical Illustrations by Helen Ahpornsiri

Botanical Illustrations by Helen AhpornsiriBotanical Illustrations by Helen Ahpornsiri

Botanical Illustrations by Helen Ahpornsiri

Botanical Illustrations by Helen Ahpornsiri

Botanical Illustrations by Helen Ahpornsiri

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Botanical Illustrations by Helen Ahpornsiri

Botanical Illustrations by Helen Ahpornsiri

Botanical Illustrations by Helen Ahpornsiri

Botanical Illustrations by Helen Ahpornsiri