Abstract artworks inspired by patterns in nature

A portrait photo of mixed media artist Joanna Ritchie sitting on a balcony in Italy, drawing in her sketchbook.

Hand drawn and painted by mixed media artist Joanna Ritchie from her home studio in Italy.

Abstract painting created by artist Joanna Ritchie, inspired by patterns in nature, with dark green background and wavy white and light purple lines.
Close-up of a leaf pattern, hand painted by Joanna Ritchie in pastel hues of pink, purple, and green.
Close-up of a leaf pattern, hand painted by Joanna Ritchie in pastel hues of pink, purple, and green.
Abstract art painted by Joanna Ritchie of interconnected, glowing cellular structures in shades of purple, pink, and teal.
Close-up view of a leaf's intricate vein structure, painted by artist Joanna Ritchie in pastel shades of pink, green, and blue.
Abstract artwork of a tree with network-like branches painted in watercolour by Joanna Ritchie in shades of purple and pink, set against a dark green geometric background.

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About Joanna
Starting the week with a palette full of colour and a head full of dreams ✨️ #mondaymotivation #colourpalette #colourmehappy #onmydesk #artistlife
Part 1 of the process is complete ✅️ To be continued......... #watercolourpainting #workinprogress #patterndesign #handpainted #trusttheprocess
I've got everything I need to hand. Let's get started! 🎨 #winsorandnewton #watercolour #artsupplies #mixedmediaartist #newartwork
Things are getting bigger! 200% bigger, to be exact 🤓 When I made my postcard drawings back at the start of April, I had no idea that in the future months, I would no longer be able to work at this scale. This change has been driven by necessity,

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"Without resolution" - an original abstract artwork created by mixed media artist Joanna Ritchie using watercolour and paper embroidery techniques in shades of dark blue and purple.

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“ Joanna is a very attentive artist and worked with us even when we didn't know what we wanted. She quickly organised ideas and information to create pieces of art that are very beautiful and something that we will treasure forever. ”

Client reviews

— Sonia Lilley

“ We thoroughly enjoyed working with Joanna. She understood exactly what we wanted for our band logo design and delivered more than we had hoped for! She has an exceptional eye for detail and her drawing skills blew us both away. ”

— Silver Crows

“ Joanna created two beautiful bespoke pieces of artwork for me. We liaised throughout the creative process and Joanna presented me with different ideas. I was thrilled with the result and would wholly recommend. ”

— Helen McClements