Sally Arnold Dip SBA

19/06/2026

A big and wonderful win for Jenny Hyde-Johnson at RHS Botanical Art and Photography Show, 2026, London

01/06/2026

Delighted to have two Conophytum drawings showing in this online exhibition Plantae 26, by the renowned UK Society of Botanical Artists. Browse the catalogue at their link in bio. Thanks to the organisers for selecting and presenting the many detailed artworks

07/05/2026

Conophytum herreanthus, 2026, coloured pencil on paper, 41 x 31 cm unframed. This plant has been extinct in the wild for over 80 years. I documented it for the new art collection of Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, which holds cultivated specimens. This new art collection is funded by the James and Shirley Sherwood Botanical Art Collection. The exhibition opens on 9 May - details on the next slide - visit it if you're in the area!
In memory of Dr. Donovan Kirkwood. Curated by Karen Stewart. © Sally Arnold

01/05/2026

Botanical drawing with children at Prince Albert Community Trust, using the 'Halfmens' plant from the Nama Karoo, South Africa

01/05/2026

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Over the past year, SUBG has been working with some of South Africa's best botanical artists to create a permanent botanical art collection to be housed in the SUBG Gallery. Now we are excited to announce that this florilegium will officially launch next weekend!

The James and Shirley Sherwood Botanical Art Collection focuses on rare and threatened species in SUBG's collections, many of which have never been documented as artworks before. Many of these are unlikely to be seen by most people in their natural habitat, and can only be seen when visiting this garden. Many of these plants are also dormant in summer, and will look drab or may even completely disappear underground for several months. The artworks in the James & Shirley Sherwood Botanical Art Collection will be a powerful reminder of the seasonal beauty of these plants.

Artists worked closely with SUBG staff and botanical experts while creating these works, and had access to living material of these rare plants. This opportunity has allowed SUBG to establish the only formal scientific institutional home for botanical art in South Africa, as far as we are aware.

Be sure to follow our social media over the coming weeks for more on this collection, and make sure to visit the gallery on your next visit to SUBG.

This project is made possible through the donation and support of the James & Shirley Sherwood Foundation.

12/04/2026

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25/07/2025

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A FEW SPACES STILL AVAILABLE: Calling all botanical art enthusiasts in the Greyton area: I'm offering a 2 day botanical drawing weekend workshop on 15+16 November, using coloured pencils. This is an easy technique to get started with, beginners are welcome. More details on the flyer, a deposit is required to book your space. I am a SBA/UK certified botanical art tutor and look forward to working with you! Thanks for sharing this post further🙂