Hannah Tiedeman is a botanical and natural history illustrator whose pen and ink drawing of Alnus glutinosa was selected for the prestigious Margaret Flockton Award exhibition in 2025. She holds distinctions in both the Certificate and Advanced Certificate in Botanical Illustration from the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
With a background in social science, Hannah brings a sharp observational focus to her work, often centred on UK native flora. Her illustrations have been exhibited by the National Trust, and she is a member of the Oxford University Florilegium.
Instagram: @hannah_tiedeman_illustrator
Title of the project
British native wetland plants
About the project
Extending her interest in wetland habitats after studying Alnus glutinosa for the native tree module, the project naturally evolved to depict native flowering plants found in similar environments.
The varying heights and forms of the species posed a rewarding compositional challenge, while also highlighting the diversity within these ecosystems—some plants more familiar, others overlooked.
Presenting each specimen as a ‘plant portrait’ was a deliberate compositional choice, encouraging the viewer to truly observe the defining features of each species, from bud to seed head.
