Behind the Botanical Collection: The Making of Madame Alfred Carrière

There’s a quiet elegance to the Madame Alfred Carrière rose — its layered white petals and soft fragrance have long made it a garden favourite. This piece became a cornerstone of the Botanical Collection, embodying the calm, balanced quality I aim to capture in every print.

This journal entry takes you behind the scenes — from the first reference in the garden to the finished fine art print in the studio.

1. Inspiration in Bloom

It began one summer morning, when the Madame Alfred Carrière rose was in full flower. The soft white blooms caught the morning light in a way that felt timeless — gentle yet full of character. Photographing the rose in natural light helps me capture details I can later translate into digital form.

The Madame Alfred Carrière rose in bloom, a moment of stillness that inspired the illustration.

2. From Sketch to Digital Canvas

Back in the studio, I worked from my reference images to create a digital painting in Procreate. Layer by layer, the blooms took form — from the initial sketch and composition to tone, texture, and fine detailing. This digital approach allows me to blend traditional observation with modern precision, ensuring every print feels both painterly and contemporary.

Developing the Madame Alfred Carrière illustration digitally in Procreate, layering tone, texture, and form.

3. From Studio to Print

Once complete, each digital artwork is colour-matched and printed using archival inks on fine art paper. This process ensures the texture, depth, and colour of the piece are true to the original vision — preserving the detail and softness that define the collection.

The finished Madame Alfred Carrière print — rich in detail, tone, and texture.

4. Framed and Finished

Finally, the piece is framed in natural oak effect — a finish that complements the warmth of the botanical tones. Whether styled alone or paired with other works from the Botanical Collection, Madame Alfred Carrière brings a quiet, luminous quality to a space.

The Madame Alfred Carrière print styled with simple, natural textures.

The Madame Alfred Carrière art print — soft whites and greens balanced against a deep background.

Warm light and natural materials complement the tones of the Madame Alfred Carrière print.

Each artwork in the Botanical Collection begins with quiet observation — a study of form, light, and texture — before evolving into a fine art print designed for modern interiors. The Madame Alfred Carrière piece reflects this process from start to finish: grounded in nature, refined through craft, and finished with care.

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