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BOTANICAL PORTFOLIO

A LOVE AFFAIR WITH FLORA AND FAUNA

 
 

Peony, hibiscus and lily flowers illustrated in colourful pro-marker pens and fine liners by Marcella Wylie

 
 

Here you find the flora and fauna collection of illustrations within Marcella’s portfolio…

Each project can be viewed in detail showcasing Marcella’s experience with further information of the project’s client, materials used and the inspiration behind the hand drawn artwork and watercolour illustrations. Enjoy diving into saturated colour, immerse yourself in vibrant prints and explore the intricate details of Marcella’s botanical illustrations that celebrate the natural world.

ANTHOMANIA

[an-thoh-MAY-nee-uh]

noun

An intense fondness for flowers.

 
Baileys Packaging Hand Drawn by Botanical Illustrator Marcella Wylie

Baileys Almande

In collaboration with global branding giant Lewis Moberly, illustrations created for Baileys Almande.

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Baileys Packaging Hand Drawn by Botanical Illustrator Marcella Wylie
Marcella Wylie blossom and almond illustrations for Baileys Almande
Almond Illustration by Marcella Wylie fro Baileys

Orchid Pencil sketch by Marcella Wylie

Detailed painting of dahlias, peonies and roses in mood boosting saturated colour. This painting was created by Marcella using acrylic and liquid metal on board using multiple layers of paint and contrasting colour to achieve rich bold depth.

Dahlia petals painted in Liquid Metal Gold.
Peony flowers painted in saturated ink.
Marcella Wylie Iris and Orchids Botanical Painting Lilac Large.jpeg
Iris and Orchids Gouache Painting by Marcella Wylie Large.jpeg
 
'African Tropics' Watercolour of African foliage, fauna and cactus. A botanical illustration by Marcella Wylie

AFRICAN TROPICS

Pen illustration of Africa’s tropical flora and fauna.

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'African Tropics' Watercolour of African foliage, fauna and cactus. A botanical illustration by Marcella Wylie
'African Tropics' Watercolour of African foliage, fauna and cactus. A botanical illustration by Marcella Wylie
Munchie - Marcella Wylie's pet cockapoo
 
Pen illustration of a snake, surrounded by painted orchids and gold leaf. A botanical illustration by Marcella Wylie

GARDEN OF EDEN

Collection of illustrations

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Gouache painting of flowers and fruit by Marcella Wylie
Snake Drawing in Pen by Marcella Wylie
 

ARCHIVIE

Exclusive collection of hand painted textile designs for premium American scarf designer Archivie

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Floral and disco ball pattern design hand painted in watercolour by Marcella Wylie

FLORAL DISCO

Textile Design for Lola+Blake

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Caterpillar pencil drawing by Marcella Wylie
Floral Disco Floral Illustration by Marcella Wylie
 
Watercolour fruit illustration by Marcella Wylie for packaging used by drinks brand Ella Drinks and their Bouvrage range

ELLA DRINKS

Fruit illustrations for Ella Drinks rebrand

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Apple and Blackcurrant watercolour illustration by botanical illustrator Marcella Wylie
Raspberry watercolour illustration by botanical illustrator Marcella Wylie
Rhubarb Raspberry and Apple watercolour illustrations by botanical illustrator Marcella Wylie
 

Private commission ‘Coral Charm’, watercolour and ink by Marcella Wylie

 
Worker Bees, crocus, daisy and tulip illustration. Hand Drawn Watercolour Botanical Illustration by Marcella Wylie

WORKER BEES

Inspired by nature in the height of summer, illustration using ink and watercolour.

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Worker Bees, crocus, daisy and tulip illustration. Hand Drawn Watercolour Botanical Illustration by Marcella Wylie
Marcella Wylie floral illustration featured by broadcaster and writer Fearne Cotton
 
Botanical illustration of staghorn fauna for Crossbill Gin packaging by Marcella Wylie. Pineapple illustration in watercolour by Marcella Wylie for Crossbill Gin

CROSSBILL GIN

Commissioned to create illustrations for packaging design.

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Staghorn plant illustrated by Marcella Wylie
Staghorn watercolour illustration by Marcella Wylie for Crossbill Gin
Pineapple watercolour illustration by Marcella Wylie for Crossbill Gin
 
Botanical mural hand painted by illustrator Marcella Wylie for Lot 42 Drinks at Wilderness festival

LOT 42 x WILDERNESS FESTIVAL

Hand painted mural and set design.

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Hand Painted Botanical Mural by Marcella Wylie
Hand Painted Mural of Palm Trees and Banana Leaves by Marcella Wylie
Botanical Mural of Palm Trees and Banana Leaves by  Illustrator Marcella Wylie
 
Dahlia flower illustration in colourful saturated watercolour by botanical illustrator Marcella Wylie

Chest Heart Stroke Scotland

Exclusive surface pattern designs for stationery range.

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Orchid Illustration by Marcella Wylie
Ink Orchid Illustration by Marcella Wylie
Pink Orchid illustration by Marcella Wylie
 
Watercolour peony and orchid illustration by Marcella Wylie

ROSIE’S BLOOMS

Ink and watercolour illustration for award winning florist Lavender Blue.

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marcella wylie for the royal british legion - poppy illustration

The Royal British Legion

Exclusive textile design for The Poppy Shop and The Royal British Legion

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Marcella Wylie for the royal british legion - poppy illustration
Poppy Illustration by Marcella Wylie
Poppy Illustration by Marcella Wylie for The Royal British Legion
 
Super detailed hand drawn floral illustration using marker pens and fine liners by botanical illustrator Marcella Wylie

VINTAGE PETALS

Floral surface pattern design created using ProMarker Pens

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Super detailed hand drawn floral illustration using marker pens and fine liners by botanical illustrator Marcella Wylie
Patterned Floral illustration in pen by Marcella Wylie
floral illustration using marker pens and fine liners by botanical illustrator Marcella Wylie
 
 
Watercolour rose illustration for editorial by Marcella Wylie and commissioned by Prima Magazine

Prima Magazine

Floral illustrations commissioned for main beauty feature.

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Red Rose Illustration in Watercolour by Botanical Illustrator Marcella Wylie for Prima Magazine
Rose Watercolour and Ink Botanical Illustration for Prima Magazine by Marcella Wylie
Pink and White Roses illustrated in watercolour by Marcella Wylie for Prima Magazine
 
Floral Silk Scarf featuring orchids, peonies and roses by Marcella Wylie for the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS EDINBURGH

Exclusive range of accessories and homeware for the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh.

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Floral Silk Scarf by Botanical Illustrator Marcella Wylie
Illustrator Marcella Wylie pictured with her exclusive range at the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh
Illustrator Marcella Wylie range of exclusive cushions for the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh
 

Using watercolour and ink Marcella hand paints her botanical illustration comprising of purple and yellow freesias.

Dahlia and peony flowers hand drawn in pen and Winsor & Newton Pro-Marker pens by illustrator Marcella Wylie

Ink and watercolour peony illustration, inspired by the gorgeous blousy blooms growing in Marcella’s garden.

Hand drawn peony surface pattern illustration using pro maker pens and fine liners on Bristol board by Marcella Wylie. The drawing is punctuated with rich reds, regal purple and greens that come alive to make the botanical drawing pop.

Peony Illustration in black ink by botanical illustrator Marcella Wylie
Floral illustration of peony flowers by Marcella Wylie
Wild Meadow Illustration by Marcella Wylie
Peony Pattern Illustration by Marcella Wylie
Escapism Floral Pattern Illustration by Marcella Wylie
Ferns and Monstera by Marcella Wylie
White Peonies Illustration by Marcella Wylie
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Summer In The Evening Floral painting by Marcella Wylie
Gratitude Exhibition for Wild In Art - Marcella Wylie Sculpture
Botanical Illustrator Marcella Wylie by her Gratitude Sculpture for Wild In Art and the NHS
illustrator Marcella Wylie with her Gratitude Wild In Art sponsors Hiscox Insurance
Marcella Wylie for Wild in Art and the Gratitude Exhibition
Marcella Wylie painting her Gratitude Sculpture for the NHS and key workers
Marcella Wylie painted peony for Wild In Art and their Gratitude Exhibition
Pineapple Plant Watercolour Illustration by Marcella Wylie
Waterlily flowers painted in watercolour and ink by Marcella Wylie
The desk of artist and botanical illustrator Marcella Wylie
Marcella Wylie behind the scenes inside the botanical illustrator's studio
Marcella Wylie work in process of gouache painting of passion fruit flowers
Inside the studio of illustrator Marcella Wylie
Passion fruit flower illustration by Marcella Wylie
Palm leaves illustration by Marcella Wylie
Passion Fruit Flower Gouache Painting by Marcella Wylie

Passion fruit flower and palm leaf botanical illustration, hand drawn and painted in Marcella’s signature saturated colour using gouache, acrylic and acrylic pens. The artwork was painted directly on to board and varnished to reflect the natural waxy gloss of the banana leaves and to add intense vibrancy to the tropical painting.

Marcella Wylie hand drawing dahlia flowers in posca pens
Good Fortune Dahlia Illustration by Marcella Wylie
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Heavily Detailed Floral Pattern Illustration by Marcella Wylie
Escapism Floral Pattern Illustration by Marcella Wylie
Spring Floral Watercolour Illustration by Marcella Wylie
Summer Floral Watercolour Illustration by Marcella Wylie
Autumn Flora and Fauna Watercolour Illustration by Marcella Wylie
Winter Flora and Fauna Watercolour Illustration by Marcella Wylie
Peony Rose and Anemone Watercolour Illustration by Marcella Wylie
Vibrant Pink and Orange Tulip Illustration by  Marcella Wylie
Summer Petals by Marcella Wylie
Botanical Butterflies Watercolour Illustration by Marcella Wylie
Daffodils and Tulips Illustration by Marcella Wylie
Pink Orchid Illustration by Marcella Wylie

Inside the sketchbook of botanical illustrator Marcella Wylie. This watercolour and ink painting of peonies, roses, anemones, and rhododendron is in the signature bright colourful style of Marcella’s work. Marcella first pencils out the artwork and then layers saturated watercolour and ink on top of the sketch. The botanical sketch is then defined and redrawn on top of the paint using pen, ink fine liners or pencil.

Watercolour painting of peonies by Marcella Wylie
Work in Progress of Peony Illustration by Marcella Wylie
Planting The Meadows floral illustration by Marcella Wylie
Work In Progress of Rose illustration by Marcella Wylie
Rose and Gold Leaf Illustration by Marcella Wylie
Sundown Blaze Rose and Gold Leaf Illustration by Marcella Wylie
Planting the Meadow Circular Floral Illustration by Marcella Wylie
Purple Globes of Rhododendron Illustration by Marcella Wylie
Field of Constant Spring Circular Floral Painting by Marcella Wylie

Colourful watercolour illustration of roses and dahlias by Marcella Wylie featuring delicate gold leaf and intricate details hand drawn in pen and ink. The botanical illustration was created using saturated watercolours by Dr PH Martin in Marcella’s trademark use of vibrant, rich colour.

Where Flowers Bloom - Floral Illustration by Marcella Wylie
Where Flowers Bloom Floral Illustration by  Marcella Wylie
Sea Shell Pen Illustration by Marcella Wylie
Sea Shell Pen Drawing by. Marcella Wylie
Sea Shell Illustration Hand Drawn in Pen by Marcella Wylie

Sea shell illustration created in marker pens and fine liners on Bristol board. Marcella drew each shell by hand, inspired by a beautiful collection of shells she has collected from her travels including those found in Barbados. The botanical illustration is another example of Marcella’s love of pattern both in terms of the shells themselves and the arrangement of the illustration, a nod to her background in textile design.

Lilies and Orchids Watercolour illustration by Marcella Wylie
Gold Orchids Watercolour Illustration by Marcella Wylie
Black Parrot Tulips Watercolour by Marcella Wylie
Green Peonies Illustration by Marcella Wylie
Ink Orchid Illustration by Marcella Wylie
Garden of Dahlias Illustration by Marcella Wylie
Garden of Dahlias Homeware Set by Marcella Wylie
Pencil sketch of peonies by Marcella Wylie
Inky watercolour illustration of pink peonies by Marcella Wylie

Pink and white Peony flowers illustrated in intense ink by Marcella Wylie. The delicate frothy petals have been defined in bold black pen and ink giving striking contrast to the colourful inky watercolour study.

Watercolour peony illustration, ‘Petal Power’ by Marcella Wylie was featured by The Herald and their supplement ‘Lifestyle - Best of Scotland.’

Marcella is known for her colourful botanical artworks, however the ‘Summer Strawberries’ pen and ink illustration breaks from this tradition. Instead Marcella has chosen to restrict her palette and focus on creating pattern and movement with twisted maze like detail. Solely drawing the fruit and flowers in fine liner pens and filling the negative of this circular drawing in ink.

 

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