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Botanical · Fantasy · Surreal

Paintings that grow like gardens

Ink, watercolor and gouache by self-taught artist Paiwan Bootvicha. Picture books, botanical studies and surreal paintings, all by hand.

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Mushroom painting in ink and watercolor Blue plums on a cobalt band, gouache
Fig branch with a bee, gouache in a sketchbook Blue face surrounded by yellow flowers, watercolor
Lotus pod and pumpkin study Rose with bees painted in coffee and ink
Back cover of Henry und Hugo Front cover of Henry und Hugo: a caterpillar and a snail under leaves

Children's books

Henry und Hugo

Die Reise einer Freundschaft

Written by Christin Ritschel · Illustrated by Paiwan Bootvicha

  • Picture book
  • Ages 4-9
  • 29 pages
  • German
  • 2023

Henry, a curious caterpillar, and Hugo, an adventurous snail, spend their days exploring a dreamy meadow in Sonnental, until Henry vanishes without a trace. A gentle story about change, loss and a friendship that grows even deeper, told in dreamy pictures and large letters for reading aloud and for first readers.

Curious about the illustrations?

Readers, parents and teachers often ask how Henry and Hugo came to life. Write me or send a message; I'm happy to share sketches and the story behind the pictures.

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Studio

From the desk, painted by hand

Most pieces start as a quick study of something real: a fig, a lotus pod, a mushroom found on a walk. Then imagination takes over and the plant turns into something stranger.

  1. 01
    ObserveStudies from real plants, fruit and objects.
  2. 02
    SketchPencil and ink linework in the sketchbook.
  3. 03
    PaintLayer by layer in watercolor and gouache.
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Surreal green apple with an eye, dripping, gouache Fig branch with a bee, gouache Lotus pod and pumpkin in a sketchbook
  • I love painting:
  • Botanical studies
  • Surreal portraits
  • Fruit and seed pods
  • Mushrooms
  • Ink patterns
Paiwan BootvichaSelf-taught traditional artist

About and contact

Let's talk about things that grow

I paint botanical, fantasy and surreal worlds in ink, watercolor and gouache. Everything starts on paper, by hand, usually with a plant on the desk and a cup of coffee going cold.

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For questions about the work, the book, exhibitions or press, write me an email or send a DM on Instagram.

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