Painted by Hand: The Detail Behind Lottie Pratt Watercolours
Sep 17, 2026
Look closely at a Lottie Pratt watercolour and you’ll start to notice things. The glint on the rim of a china plate, the shadow cast by a tassel, the individual petals on a peony, this is work that rewards close attention.
The original paintings
The originals are where the detail is most apparent. These are unique, one-of-a-kind watercolours, and in each one, the level of observation is the point. Granny’s Plate captures the precise blue-and-white pattern of a piece of china with the kind of care usually reserved for botanical illustration. Butlers Pantry fills the scene with an intricate flower filled sink, delicate plates on the wall and a softly patterned skirted sink. Peony Tablescape layers bloom upon bloom, with light reflecting antique glassware and pretty detailed antique china plate.
Other originals include Summer Porch, The Snug at Mulberry House, Favourite Chair, Sweet Peas, Robert’s Flower Room, The Bench and Summer Tablescape. Each is a singular work. Once sold, it won’t be repeated. Browse all available original watercolours.
The prints
A selection of paintings are available as high-quality prints limited edition signed prints, making it possible to live with the detail at home without acquiring an original. Current prints include Robert’s Flower Room, Garden Room, Eliza’s Bedroom, Sofa Heaven, The Snug at Mulberry House and The Bench. The prints are all produced to a highly professional standard See the full Prints collection.
The cards
The same observational precision carries through to the greeting card range. The Antique Delft Tiles and Willow Pattern China sets are studies in pattern and repetition, while the Flower Vignettes, Antique Fans and Antique Purses sets carry a sense of the maker’s interest in objects worth painting. Browse all Watercolour Cards, each set of six printed on premium stock and blank inside.
Why watercolour?
Part of what makes the detail so striking is the medium itself. Watercolour demands commitment. You can’t paint over a mistake the way you can with oils, so every fine line, layered wash and carefully preserved highlight is a decision made and held. The result is work that feels alive.
Whether you’re drawn to the originals, the prints or the cards, the same hand, the same eye and the same careful attention to detail is present in all of it.
