Black & White Flowers Project

 Botanical Line Art with a Fine Art Touch

This project is a celebration of the natural structure and elegance of flowers—captured entirely in black and white line drawing. Inspired by traditional botanical illustration and contemporary design aesthetics, these hand-drawn works highlight the shape, texture, and anatomy of wildflowers and garden blooms without the distraction of color.

Perfect for publishers, designers, and brands looking for clean, high-contrast illustrations, this collection demonstrates the timeless power of black ink on white paper.

The Art of Simplicity in Botanical Illustration

Working without color allows me to focus on what lies beneath the surface: the structure of a leaf, the rhythm of a petal, the contrast in texture between a stem and a seed pod. Every line is considered, with accuracy and elegance in mind.

These illustrations are created by hand using pen and ink or graphite, then scanned and prepared as high-resolution digital files—ready for use in:

  • Book interiors and covers

  • Magazine illustrations

  • Natural product labels

  • Prints and surface design

  • Educational charts and guides

Project Highlights

Featured subjects include:

  • Wild roses and native blooms

  • Delicate field flowers in detailed silhouette

  • Architectural stems, seed heads, and leaves

Each flower is drawn from life or reference material, combining artistic intuition with botanical accuracy.

Gallery: Floral Studies

Black and White iris botanical illustration by Anna Farba

Black and White iris botanical illustration

Black and White hand-drawn olive illustration by Anna Farba

Black and White hand-drawn olive illustration

Black and White daylily botanical illustration by Anna Farba

Black and White daylily botanical illustration

Commissions and Licensing

Looking for custom black and white botanical artwork? I offer:

  • Commissioned floral line drawings

  • Commercial licensing options for packaging, publishing, and branding

This artwork works beautifully in minimal, modern settings and supports brands that value craftsmanship and a nature-focused aesthetic.

Let’s Work Together

Whether you need custom botanical line art or want to license a piece from this collection, I’d love to hear about your project.

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