Elaine Searle

Elaine Searle has a passion for design, and a successful career in this field. Emphasis is placed on strong composition and form in her botanical art.

Biography

In 2004 she gained a Diploma (distinction) from the English Gardening School’s Botanical Painting Course.

Exhibitions, Awards, Membership

Her work has been selected for inclusion in The Highgrove Florilegium. This is presently being created under the umbrella of The Prince of Wales's Charitable Foundation and will preserve in a permanent way the Flora in the garden at Highgrove. Elaine is a member of the American Society of Botanical Artists. Two of her paintings were exhibited at the 12th International Exhibition of Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation in Pittsburgh in 2007, one of which will remain in their permanent collection.

In January 2008 she was awarded a Silver Gilt medal by the RHS for an exhibit of eight watercolours of succulents, some of which feature in the gallery opposite.

If you would like to purchase a painting, or perhaps to discuss a commission please call 0797 442 7904. Elaine also offers tuition – more details of which can be found at her website www.paintbotanical.com