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Billy Showell is an internationally known botanical painter, illustrator and tutor based in Kent in the UK. Her works are distinguishable by her striking, fluid and sometimes unusual compositions. She has won several botanical awards: an RHS SGM, several SBA Certificates of Botanical Merit and a Gold medal from the Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society. Billy’s work is held in the collections of Kew Botanic gardens, the Hunt Institute USA and in the Shirley Sherwood Collection; her work is also held in many private collectors worldwide.

Alongside Billy’s painting and illustrating, she is also a popular and sought after teacher. She enjoys teaching at her studio and regularly across the UK as well as around the world. Passionate about sharing her tips and skills, Billy is known for her relaxed and friendly style. Billy has produced four best-selling botanical painting books. As well as a beautiful coffee table book on her illustrations of botanical shoes. She also runs a successful online watercolour tutorial website: The Billy Showell School of Botanical Art, where she teaches thousands of budding botanical painters and in doing so, launching many new painting careers.

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As a beginner I feel fortunate to have found Billy. Not only is she delightful and encouraging, the instruction is excellent. I feel I am at the right place to learn correctly, improve and enjoy this medium even when I feel overwhelmed.

Dear Billy, Just to let you know I am in my 2nd month of the Botanical art course and I’m loving every minute of it. I am learning so much.

I love learning with Billy. She is a great teacher and the tutorials are easy to follow and very detailed. I've always wanted to paint flowers and I've learned so much from Billy! Thank you Billy for sharing your knowledge!

Billy is a fantastic person and artist. I love the humor she injects in our tutorials. She reinforces important points about the technique in every tutorial. Her constant encouragement keeps me on the journey.

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