Kia ora, I am a watercolour artist, pattern designer and illustrator living in Aotearoa -
New Zealand.

Inspired by the beauty of the natural world, my art and designs reflect a love and appreciation for all things botanical.

Born in the islands of Shetland in the far north of Scotland, I grew up surrounded by nature, my father worked in conservation and my mother was a knitwear designer. A love for nature and design was a natural collision.

Emigrating to New Zealand in 2005 with my young family I became intrigued by the exotic beauty of our native flora - this curiosity led to a diploma in Art & Creativity, then further studies in botanical illustration, surface pattern design and more recently illustration. I particularly enjoy working with clients to create something bespoke just for them, whether that’s a packaging design for their latest product launch, a custom wallpaper design for a feature wall in their new home or textile designs for fabric.

If you have a special project in mind and would like to collaborate, please don’t hesitate to reach out: betharmstrongdesign@gmail.com