Kelsey Wilson

Kelsey Wilson will explore low- and no-maintenance plants in a series of watercolor botanical illustrations. Through careful study and depiction, Wilson plans to illustrate plants that can be used in home gardens and landscaping. Through her art, she hopes to inspire people to replace monoculture lawns with ecofriendly gardens.

About the Artist

Originally from a small town in Iowa, Kelsey Wilson is an active member of the American Society of Botanical Artists and shares her techniques through teaching at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, IA and the Octagon Center for the Arts, IA. Wilson has participated in art fairs across the country, including the Iowa Arts Festival, IA, Vail Fine Arts, CO, and Lawrence Art in the Park, KS.