Chinesesilk paintinghas enchanted art-lovers for centuries.

The luminous texture of the silk enhances Hill’s ethereal designs and smooth brushstrokes.

Each one, however, features the artist’s distinct, dreamy style and pastel color palette.

Botanical Watercolor Painting on Silk by Diane Hill

London-based artist Diane Hill creates exquisite watercolor paintings of flowers and animals on silk paper.

Botanical Watercolor Painting on Silk by Diane Hill

Botanical Watercolor Painting on Silk by Diane Hill

Botanical Watercolor Painting on Silk by Diane Hill

Botanical Watercolor Painting on Silk by Diane Hill

Botanical Watercolor Painting on Silk by Diane Hill

Botanical Watercolor Painting on Silk by Diane Hill

Botanical Watercolor Painting on Silk by Diane Hill

Botanical Watercolor Painting on Silk by Diane Hill

Botanical Watercolor Painting on Silk by Diane Hill

Botanical Watercolor Painting on Silk by Diane Hill

Botanical Watercolor Painting on Silk by Diane Hill

Botanical Watercolor Painting on Silk by Diane Hill