Jane McGuinness studied the BA in Illustration at Maidstone University and then went on to complete an MA in Children’s Book Illustrated at Cambridge School of Art. Having grown up in Scotland, wildlife and nature have always Jane McGuinness’s imagination, and have always been a key focus in her illustration. Working in a variety of media, including charcoal, screen painting and inks, Jane creates gorgeous characters and scenes. In 2016, she was awarded the Sebastian Walker Prize for illustration. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is a world famous centre for botanical and mycological knowledge. With two inspiring gardens at Kew in London, and Wakehurst in Sussex, visitors are enchanted with the wonder of plant diversity. Over the past 250 years Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew has made innumerable contributions to increasing the understanding of plants and fungi, with many benefits for humankind.