Deliciously Dark Botanicals

This art journal is a captivating blend of art and functionality inspired by my “Wicked Plant Art” mixed media collage series. Let’s step into the dark and beautiful world of toxic and mysterious flora! Originally exhibited at Lauritzen Gardens in Omaha in October 2024, this collection now comes to life in an interactive journal format designed for your own creative explorations.

What drives a curious botanist to fill a journal with notes, sketches, and bits of ephemera about plants like Belladonna, Hemlock, Poppies, and Foxglove? Are these plants friend or foe? Beautiful yet deadly, these species have long fascinated scientists, artists, and writers alike. Inside, you’ll find full-color photographs of my collages featuring 19 notorious plants, including: Belladonna, Dieffenbachia, Foxglove, Hellebore, Hemlock, Henbane, Hydrangea, Mandrake, Mullein, Oleander, Poison Ivy, Poppy, Rue, Stinging Nettle, Venus Flytrap, Voodoo Lily, Wolfsbane, Wormwood, and Yarrow.

The journal includes a creative mix of lined and blank pages—ideal for writing poetry, field notes, dreams, sketches, or even your own botanical obsessions. As a bonus, it also includes a keepsake print of my “Show You The Stars” collage. Measuring 8×10 inches with 85 full-color pages and a soft, lightweight cover, it’s perfect for slipping into your bag or backpack—ready whenever inspiration strikes.