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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

155 reactions · 25 shares | Learn how to create a botanical plate with the shapes, colors, and textures of plants. Click to learn more. | Domestika | Facebook