Illustration

Before Disney, before Technicolor, there was shadow. In 1919, Arthur Rackham reimagined Cinderella through pure silhouette—black, white, and breathtakingly alive. This short read explores how one of the Edwardian era’s greatest illustrators found new magic by daring to work differently.

Discover the story of Elizabeth Blackwell (1707–1758), the pioneering botanical illustrator behind A Curious Herbal. Working in 18th-century London, she created one of the most beautiful and scientifically accurate plant books ever published — a masterpiece that continues to inspire artists, naturalists, and dreamers alike.