Liz Butler RWS ARCA
English miniature and landscape painter in watercolours.
Liz Butler was born in Cumbria and educated at Liverpool
College of Art and the Royal College of Art. She is well known for her
miniature paintings of gardens, and her use of pure watercolour, which she has
always favoured for its brilliance and transparency. More recently she has
expanded her scale to encompass larger scale subject matter. She has always
been interested in man's role in changing the countryside and nature, which has
recently led her to introduce figures into her new paintings of Morocco and
Zanzibar.
She was elected an Associate of the Royal Watercolour
Society in 1996 and a full member in 2000.
Her work is in several major collections including the Government
Art Collection, Abbot Hall Gallery, Kendal, the Royal Collection, Harewood
House and the National Postal Archive.
Hidcote is a world-famous garden located in the north
Cotswolds, a stone’s throw from Stratford-upon-Avon. Created by the talented
horticulturist, Major Lawrence Johnston, its colourful and intricately designed
outdoor ‘rooms’ are always full of surprises. It’s a must-see if you’re on
holiday in the Cotswolds.
Explore the maze of narrow paved pathways and discover
secret gardens, magnificent vistas and plants that burst with colour. Many of
the plants found growing in the garden were collected from Johnston’s many
plant-hunting trips to faraway places. It’s the perfect place if you’re in need
of gardening inspiration.
Meander through the intricate gardens and into the
Wilderness. This secluded stretch of tall trees is just right for a picnic.
Take a glimpse beyond the boundary and see the garden blend effortlessly into
the countryside beyond.