Monthly botanical illustration subscription for eco-conscious brands
Hand-drawn British wildflowers delivered reliably every month. Never AI. Always human-made. Email-only service for clear communication and sustainable working practices.
SEEDLING — £300/month
Perfect for small brands building consistent visual identity
Monthly delivery:
2 custom botanical illustrations
Full colour or black and white line art (your choice)
High-resolution PNG files (600 DPI)
Commercial licence included (use for packaging, social media, marketing, products)
2 revision rounds included
Email response within 24-48 hours
Delivery schedule:
1st of month: Complete brief questionnaire (5-10 minutes)
Mid-month: Approve rough sketches via email
20th of month: Receive final high-resolution files
7-day revision window after delivery
Best for:
Sustainable skincare and beauty brands
Herbal tea and wellness companies
Small eco-friendly product brands
Subscription box companies with seasonal themes
Brands needing professional botanical art without hiring a designer
Need more than 2 illustrations?
Request up to 2 additional illustrations in any month with 4 weeks' notice. Additional illustrations are charged at £120 each.
WHAT YOU GET
Two subscription options. One simple process.
Most brands either need occasional visual content or regular high-volume support. These packages cover both without forcing you into an awkward middle tier.
ANCIENT OAK — £700/month
Perfect for established brands with ongoing visual content needs
Monthly delivery:
5 custom botanical illustrations
Full colour or black and white line art (your choice)
High-resolution PNG files (600 DPI), SVG files on request
Commercial licence included (use for packaging, social media, marketing, products)
3 revision rounds included
Priority email response (12-24 hours)
Delivery schedule:
1st of month: Complete detailed brief questionnaire (10-15 minutes)
Mid-month: Approve rough sketches via email
25th of month: Receive final high-resolution files
7-day revision window after delivery
Best for:
Established wellness brands with multiple product lines
Companies with regular seasonal campaigns or product launches
Brands producing consistent social media content (4-5 posts/week)
Businesses needing botanical art for packaging, website, and marketing simultaneously
Anyone tired of managing freelancers or explaining their aesthetic repeatedly
Need more than 2 illustrations?
Request up to 2 additional illustrations in any month with 4 weeks' notice. Additional illustrations are charged at £120 each.
Important note on availability:
Subscriptions are limited to 5 clients total at any time (across all tiers) to protect quality and ensure sustainable illustration packs for campaigns. If spots are currently full, you'll be added to a waiting list and contacted when a space becomes available.
COMPARISON TABLE
Which tier is right for you?
Monthly price
£300
£700
Illustrations per month
2
5
Price per illustration
£150
£140
Email response time
24-48 hours
12-24 hours (priority)
3
Revision rounds
2
Commercial licence
✓ Included
✓ Included
Monthly delivery date
20th
25th
Ancient Oak
Seedling
PNG (600 DPI) + SVG on request
File formats
PNG (600 DPI)
Extra illustrations
£160 each
£160 each
Established brands, multiple campaigns
Best for
Small brands, seasonal content
HOW IT WORKS
Simple. Predictable. Stress-free. All via email.
Step 1: Apply
Fill out a 5-minute application form. Tell me about your brand, your aesthetic, and what botanical subjects you need.
Step 2: Brand questionnaire
If we're a good fit, complete a detailed questionnaire about your brand colours, style preferences, and upcoming campaigns. This replaces consultation calls and gives me everything I need in writing.
Step 3: Contract & payment
Review and sign the agreement. Set up monthly recurring payment via Stripe or bank transfer. First payment processes immediately.
Step 4: First delivery
Receive your first illustrations within 14 days of signup. All subsequent deliveries arrive on the 20th (Seedling) or 25th (Ancient Oak).
Step 5: Monthly rhythm
1st of month: Complete brief planning questionnaire (5-15 minutes)
Mid-month: Approve rough sketches via email
20th or 25th: Receive final high-resolution files with licensing documentation
7-day revision window: Request any adjustments needed
Step 6: Ongoing support
Email support available throughout the month. Response time: 24-48 hours (Seedling) or 12-24 hours (Ancient Oak). Everything in writing for easy reference.
STYLE & SUBJECTS
What you can expect
Illustration Style:
Hand-drawn botanical line art with intricate decorative pattern work integrated throughout. Each illustration blends botanical accuracy with ornamental detail — recognisable plants with pattern-rich elements that reward close attention.
Available in full colour or black and white line art, depending on your brand aesthetic and tier.
Visible paper texture and organic line quality in every piece. The small imperfections and natural wobbles in the lines are proof that a human hand made this, not an algorithm.
Botanical Subjects:
Primary specialisation: British wildflowers and countryside plants
Spring: Snowdrops, primroses, violets, wild garlic, bluebells
Summer: Poppies, foxgloves, meadowsweet, elderflower, dog roses
Autumn: Hawthorn berries, blackberries, rose hips, ivy
Winter: Holly, mistletoe, winter jasmine, snowdrops
Also available on request:
Medicinal herbs (lavender, chamomile, calendula, St. John's wort)
Garden flowers (roses, peonies, dahlias, sweet peas)
Culinary herbs (rosemary, thyme, sage, mint)
Trees and foliage (oak, beech, fern, ivy)
Seasonal themed collections are tailored to your brand's calendar: spring product launches, summer campaigns, autumn packaging, winter gift collections.
Subjects I do not illustrate:
Photorealistic botanical renderings
Minimalist flat graphics
Animals or figures (botanical only)
Architecture or geometric patterns unrelated to plants
SAMPLE ILLUSTRATIONS
Daffodil (Narcissus pseudonarcissus)
Poppy (Papaver rhoeas)
Chanterelle (Cantharellus cibarius)
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Yes. Give 30 days' notice before your next billing cycle.
Moving down (Ancient Oak → Seedling): Takes effect the following month.
Moving up (Seedling → Ancient Oak): Takes effect the following month.
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Revision rounds are included (2 for Seedling, 3 for Ancient Oak).
If the illustration doesn't match your original brief due to miscommunication: I'll redraw it at no extra cost. The monthly questionnaire and sketch approval process prevent this 99% of the time.
If the style simply doesn't work for your brand after revisions: We can discuss options including pausing your subscription or adjusting to a different tier.
The goal is always to deliver botanical art you're genuinely happy to use in your marketing and products.
Prevention built into the process:
Monthly planning questionnaire ensures clear briefs
Sketch approval mid-month catches issues early
Email documentation prevents miscommunication
Your feedback refines my understanding of your aesthetic over time.
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Not exclusive by default. The illustrations are created specifically for your brand based on your monthly questionnaire and tailored to your aesthetic, but they are not exclusive. This keeps the subscription affordable at £300-£700/month.
What this means in practice:
Your illustrations are bespoke to your brief (not generic stock art)
I do not create identical illustrations for competing brands in the same industry
I may reuse individual botanical elements in future work for different clients
Your specific combinations, colour palettes, and themed collections remain unique to you
If you require exclusive rights:
Exclusive licensing is available as a separate add-on. This means I cannot reuse, resell, or create similar illustrations for anyone else.
Exclusive rights pricing:
Per illustration: Additional £100-£150 per piece
Full month exclusivity: Additional £200-£400 depending on tier
Contact me to discuss exclusive licensing if this is essential for your brand.
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Yes. All subscription tiers include commercial usage rights for every illustration you receive.
What you can do with the illustrations:
✓ Product packaging and labels
✓ Social media posts, stories, and marketing
✓ Website graphics, headers, and banners
✓ Email marketing campaigns and newsletters
✓ Print materials (flyers, brochures, posters, postcards)
✓ Brand identity and style guide elements
✓ Advertising campaigns (digital and print)
✓ Merchandise featuring your brand
What you cannot do:
✗ Resell the illustrations as standalone digital products (e.g., selling them on Etsy as clipart or stock art)
✗ Sub-license the illustrations to other companies
✗ Claim you created the illustrations yourself
✗ Register copyright in your name (I retain copyright, you have usage license)
Documentation:
A clear licensing agreement is provided with every monthly delivery. This document specifies exactly what you can and cannot do with the artwork, protecting both of us legally.
If you have specific licensing questions about your use case, email before subscribing and I'll clarify.
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Yes. After the first 3 months you can pause for up to 3 months per year.
Give 7 days' notice before your next billing cycle. Your subscription pauses immediately after that month's delivery. Resume anytime with 7 days' notice.
Good for: Seasonal brands with quiet periods, businesses taking summer breaks, or anyone needing flexibility.
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Yes. Garden flowers, herbs, trees, and foliage are all available.
What I do illustrate:
Any botanical subject (flowers, leaves, herbs, trees, berries, seed pods)
What I do not illustrate:
Animals, figures, architecture, photorealistic renderings, minimalist flat graphics
If you're unsure whether your request fits my style, mention it in your application. I'll let you know if it's possible.
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Yes. I work with brands internationally.
All communication is via email. File delivery is digital (no shipping). Payment via Stripe (accepts international cards) or bank transfer.
Time zone differences don't affect delivery - questionnaires are completed whenever works for you, and files arrive on schedule regardless of location.
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Monthly subscription:
Predictable cost every month (£300-£700 depending on tier)
Predictable delivery date (20th or 25th)
Commercial usage rights included automatically
Consistent style and quality across all illustrations
No need to re-brief or renegotiate each time
Relationship builds over time (I learn your brand aesthetic)
Ideal for brands needing ongoing content for social media, campaigns, packaging
One-off illustration commission:
Single project, higher upfront cost (typically £150-300 per illustration for comparable quality)
One-time delivery
Separate briefing and contract for each new project
Requires finding and vetting a new illustrator each time
Ideal for brands needing a single hero piece for a specific campaign
Cost comparison:
If you need 4 botanical illustrations:
Subscription (Ancient Oak tier): £700/month = £140 per illustration + commercial rights + revisions + support
One-off commissions: 4 × £200 = £800 + separate licensing fees + no ongoing relationship
The subscription is more cost-effective if you need 2+ illustrations per month regularly. One-off commissions make sense for occasional or one-time projects.
I do not currently offer one-off commissions — only monthly subscriptions. This keeps my workflow sustainable and ensures I can serve existing subscription clients well.
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No setup fees. First month's payment processes when you sign the contract.
Minimum commitment: 3 months. After 3 months, you can cancel anytime with 30 days' notice.
Why 3 months minimum? It takes 2-3 delivery cycles for me to fully understand your brand aesthetic. Most clients are completely happy from the first delivery, but the 3-month commitment ensures we both invest in building a working relationship.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
READY TO START?
Limited to 5 clients at a time
Subscriptions are intentionally limited to ensure quality, attention to detail, and sustainable working practices. If all spots are currently full, you'll be added to a waiting list and contacted when space becomes available (typically 1-2 months).
Current availability: 2 Seedling spots / 1 Ancient Oak spots
Applications are reviewed within 48 hours. If we're a good fit, you'll receive your first botanical illustrations within 14 days of signup.
NOT READY TO COMMIT?
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