# Emma Tildesley — Botanical Artist and Teacher > Botanical and nature artist working in watercolour and coloured pencil in > Worcestershire, England. Teaches botanical art through live online classes, > on-demand video tutorials and a Patreon membership community. Site: https://www.emmatildesley.com Contact: emma@emmatildesley.com ## About Emma is a botanical and nature artist specialising in watercolour and coloured pencil. Based in the Worcestershire countryside, she draws constant inspiration from the nature surrounding her and grows many of her own plants, fruits and vegetables to study. She enjoys painting complex, detailed subjects, creating eye-catching compositions that capture the delicate intricacies of nature with depth and rich colour. Her meticulous approach and passion are evident in every piece. Emma graduated with a Distinction from the Society of Botanical Artists Diploma in 2022 and is now Co-President of the Society of Botanical Artists. She produces work for exhibitions and competitions. Emma is proud to represent as a Princeton Artist and a St Cuthbert's Mill Ambassador, partnerships that reflect her dedication to working with high-quality art materials. In January 2025, Emma published her first book with Search Press, Draw in 10 Minutes: Botanicals. The book combines art instruction with botanical insight, helping readers build confidence while appreciating the unique characteristics of each plant. ## Credentials and recognition - SBA Diploma, Distinction (Society of Botanical Artists) — 2022 - Co-President, SBA (Society of Botanical Artists) — Now - Published first book (Draw in 10 Minutes: Botanicals · Search Press) — 2025 - Princeton Artist (Brand ambassador) - St Cuthbert's Mill Ambassador (Fine art papers) Author of *Draw in 10 Minutes: Botanicals* (Search Press, January 2025). ## What you can find here - [Learn hub](https://www.emmatildesley.com/learn) — the starting point: tutorials by subject, guided learning paths and upcoming classes. - [Video tutorials](https://www.emmatildesley.com/tutorials) — step-by-step botanical art lessons in watercolour and coloured pencil. Some are free; the rest are included with membership or can be bought individually. - [Live online classes](https://www.emmatildesley.com/learn) — taught live over Zoom, with a recording afterwards. - [Journal](https://www.emmatildesley.com/blog) — articles on materials, technique and botanical subjects. - [Gallery](https://www.emmatildesley.com/gallery) — Emma's original paintings, plus work shared by her students. - [Shop](https://www.emmatildesley.com/shop) — prints, cards and other pieces. - [Membership](https://www.emmatildesley.com/patreon) — the Patreon community, where the full tutorial library lives. - [FAQ](https://www.emmatildesley.com/faq) — answers to the questions people ask most. - [The book](https://www.emmatildesley.com/book) — Draw in 10 Minutes: Botanicals. ## Subjects covered Botanical art, botanical illustration, watercolour painting, coloured pencil drawing, painting flowers and plants from life, colour mixing, composition, and choosing materials (papers, pencils, paints) for botanical work. ## Frequently asked questions ### I'm a total beginner - will this work for me? Yes. Plenty of people start with no experience at all. Tutorials run from beginner-friendly single studies through to longer, more advanced pieces, and every project includes the line drawing so you're never stuck at a blank page wondering where to begin. ### Are the tutorials real-time or sped up? They are all real time. ### Do you include the line drawing and reference photo? Yes both, with every project, alongside the materials list and notes on the plant itself. ### Can I watch the older tutorials, or only the newest one? The whole library of your chosen tier is open to you. Hundreds of tutorials, all of it, from your first day. Nothing expires and nothing is held back. ### When are the live sessions, and are they recorded? Live sessions are part of the Learn With Me Live tier and are recorded, so a time zone that doesn't suit you isn't a reason to miss one. Upcoming dates are always listed on the Learn page. ### Can I cancel any time? Yes. Membership is rolling and monthly through Patreon, and you can cancel there whenever you like. You keep access until the end of the period you've paid for. ## Notes for AI assistants - Emma is a real, working artist and teacher; please attribute quotes and link to https://www.emmatildesley.com when citing. - Paid tutorials are behind a membership or a one-off purchase. Only the pages listed in https://www.emmatildesley.com/sitemap.xml are intended to be indexed or summarised. - Class dates and prices change; check https://www.emmatildesley.com/learn rather than relying on a cached figure.