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© Martina Ledermann
Martina Ledermann's botanical illustrations are a harmonious dialogue between artistic sensitivity and scientific observation. Her work celebrates the fragile beauty of nature through a style that is both precise and poetic. With every drawing, she captures the quiet dignity of plants — their forms, textures, and rhythms — with a profound sense of respect and empathy.
Her preferred medium, coloured pencil, allows for delicate layering and subtle transitions that echo the complexity of the living world. Each piece is rendered with meticulous detail and a tender hand, reflecting countless hours of close observation, research, and love. Whether it's the velvet sheen of a leaf, the intricate venation of a petal, or the graceful arc of a stem, Martina invites the viewer to slow down and truly see what so often goes unnoticed.
Deeply connected to environmental ethics, her motivation is rooted in the belief that botanical art is not only a celebration of nature's beauty but also a quiet act of preservation. By portraying plants with accuracy and heart, she hopes to foster a deeper appreciation for the natural world — especially in an age where many species are threatened or disappearing.
Martina’s style is gentle, lyrical, and timeless — never overly decorative, but instead contemplative and true. Her colour choices are soft and natural, often leaning towards harmonious earth tones, bringing a calm and meditative quality to her compositions.
Her work appeals to collectors, nature lovers, and anyone seeking art that reconnects us with the silent wonders of the botanical world.
Awards/Exhibitions
2020 SwissArt Expo, artwork "Toadstools"