Welcome to the website of wildlife and botanical artist Julie Bruton-Seal.

I was born in Australia and grew up in Africa and other wild places, travelling with my parents, internationally renowned wildlife photographers and film-makers Jen and Des Bartlett. I was always drawing, and have been very fortunate to have lived in close proximity to animals and plants and to have visited some of the most beautiful places in the world.

Art and illustration
I have exhibited my wildlife and botanical paintings in Africa, the UK and USA, and am a member of The Wildlife Art Society International. My illustration work includes the book When Elephant Was King, travel brochures, t-shirts, logos and greeting cards.

Photography
My photographs have been published in books and magazines, including the National Geographic. I have also worked with my parents on several films, including the National Geographic special Survivors of the Skeleton Coast, for which we won Emmy awards in 1993.

Writing
I am a member of The Society of Authors and co-authored the cookbook Vegetarian Masterpieces. I contribute regularly to the journal Nature's Path and Triangle magazine, and have co-authored the book Hedgerow Medicine, to be published by Merlin Unwin Books in May 2008.

Complementary Medicine
My interest in health led me to train in herbal medicine, iridology and energy medicine, and I run a natural health practice in Norfolk, England. I grow and collect many of my own herbs, and make my own essences. I also teach workshops on herbal medicine making, and lead herb walks.