About Lotti Brown

Hello, I’m Lotti - an artist and nature journaler, living in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside.

Through my hand-drawn art, I explore the quiet magic of the natural world and the folklore woven through it - the hares, birds, and wildflowers that remind us how deeply we belong to nature.

My work is rooted in noticing, in slowing down, and in rediscovering wonder in the everyday world around us.

Then, in 2007, everything changed...

After catching a flu that developed into ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, I had to leave my job and start over.

While recovering, I began working from home as an interior designer - and I brought a dog into my life.

Those daily walks through the countryside slowly coaxed me back into noticing again - the curve of a petal, the flight of a bird, the light changing over the hedgerows.

I started taking photos, and soon after, I began drawing again...

From there, one creative thread led to another - interior design became textile design, then surface pattern design, and finally, the hand-drawn nature art that now feels like home.

When my dad passed away, nature journaling became my anchor - a way to find stillness, to sketch without pressure, and to rediscover the quiet magic in small things.

Spending time noticing nature - really seeing it - changed how I felt in myself...

It gave me calm, focus, and energy. It reminded me what it means to be connected - to the earth, to creativity, and to my own sense of joy.

I'm now part of the WildWonder Foundation nature journal educator program so that I can share with you all the best nature journaling techniques and ideas.

For me, nature journaling is a way to stay curious, creative, and connected. It’s less about perfect pages and more about presence, noticing, and wonder.

Explore nature journaling with me here...

My art celebrates our connection with the natural world - the hares in the hedgerows, the songbirds in the trees, the folklore that breathes quietly through our landscapes.

I draw each piece by hand in pen, ink, and coloured pencil, weaving together inspiration from British wildlife, medieval illuminations, and the gentle beauty of the seasons.

Through my art, I want to share the sense of calm, joy, and belonging that comes from slowing down and really noticing nature - those small moments of wonder that help to steady us when life feels busy or uncertain...

You can explore my latest art, read my seasonal nature journal posts, or join my newsletter for gentle inspiration and behind-the-scenes glimpses of my creative life.

Let’s slow down together, notice the small things, and welcome a little more of nature’s magic into our days.

You’re warmly invited to join me! Pour a cup of tea, slow down for a few minutes, and notice something beautiful with me...

My artwork has been licensed internationally and featured on accessories, art prints, and even an app. I’ve exhibited locally and been published in books, but what matters most to me is that my work still begins the same way it did when I was five - with curiosity, a sketchbook, and a love of drawing.

You can explore my earlier artworks - nature, wildlife, and Celtic designs - all in my Living Art Archive, where each collection tells a piece of my creative story.