Susie Batsford is a Devon-based artist whose paintings celebrate the beauty of botanical forms through richly patterned, colourful compositions.

Working primarily in acrylic gouache on handmade paper, she combines careful observation of the natural world with influences drawn from medieval illuminated manuscripts, Indian miniature painting, and traditional folk art.

Her work begins by studying seasonal flowers, wildlife, and found objects from gardens, hedgerows, and the surrounding countryside. Painted with a quiet reverence for the natural world, these observations are transformed through colour and pattern into works that invite moments of stillness, joy and a deeper appreciation of nature’s enduring beauty.

Her paintings bring together historical influences and contemporary craftsmanship, creating pieces that feel both timeless and quietly uplifting.