After working as a book researcher, archivist and journalist, Sarah Howard moved to Ethiopia with her husband where life began as a botanical illustrator. Now living in Scotland, and after training at the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh, she has taken part in numerous exhibitions, liaised with artists for international exhibitions, been an active member of botanical painting associations, and has had work selected for prestigious institutions or commissioned for private and public collections.
Sarah holds a Diploma in Botanical Illustration (Distinction), Royal Botanical Garden Edinburgh, 2014. Rachel Pedder-Smith is a botanical artist who trained at the Royal College of Art, London. She is best known for her ground-breaking and exquisite 18-foot Herbarium Specimen Painting, displayed at Kew Gardens. Her work is part of the collection at the RHS's Lindley Library and she has been awarded four RHS Gold medals.
Sarah holds a Diploma in Botanical Illustration (Distinction), Royal Botanical Garden Edinburgh, 2014. Rachel Pedder-Smith is a botanical artist who trained at the Royal College of Art, London. She is best known for her ground-breaking and exquisite 18-foot Herbarium Specimen Painting, displayed at Kew Gardens. Her work is part of the collection at the RHS's Lindley Library and she has been awarded four RHS Gold medals.