48K views · 1.5K reactions | This watercolor botanical illustration captures the lush vibrancy of greenery with meticulous detail. The layered washes and delicate white highlights bring out the organic beauty of each leaf, creating a sense of freshness and harmony. Painting by @by_mia_illust #watercolorart #botanicalillustration #greenery #naturepainting | Watercolor Masters | Facebook

Though it might seem like we’ve been illustrating flowers forever, for most of human history we didn’t actually paint a single plant. Discover how botanical illustration came to be, how both art and science helped it to evolve, and what role it plays in the creative world today. Learn more on the blog: http://domestika.co/BotanicalIllustrationHistory | Domestika