The art of restoration.
Through vibrant botanical, wildlife, and mixed-media paintings, I celebrate the beauty, resilience, and interconnectedness of the living world.
Inspired by native plants, gardens, beloved books, wildlife, and the possibility of a thriving future, my work invites us to slow down, look closely, and imagine what becomes possible when people and nature flourish together.
Hello, fellow restorer.
I believe restoration begins with attention.
Before we care for a place, we learn to see it. Before we protect something, we notice its beauty.
My paintings are an invitation to that process. They celebrate the plants, animals, stories, and relationships that help make the world feel alive.
Whether you're a gardener, reader, naturalist, conservationist, collector, or simply someone who longs for a more beautiful future, you're welcome here.
Notice. Care. Restore.
Fresh From the Studio
New Paintings & Recent Releases
Bring an elegant touch of botanical beauty to your walls with IRIS, a delicate monochromatic ink painting by artist Renee Machan. A graceful iris flower rises against a lush, textured green background, its layered petals, slender stem, and unopened buds rendered in expressive ink and subtle green-and-white tonal variations. The composition focuses on the natural elegance of the iris in a beautifully understated way. Soft, ruffled petals contrast with deep green shadows and finely drawn botanical details, while the surrounding negative space gives the flower room to breathe. The result is a sophisticated piece of green botanical wall art that feels serene, romantic, organic, and slightly mysterious. The restrained monochromatic green palette makes IRIS particularly versatile for interiors inspired by nature. It complements earthy neutrals, warm woods, cream and ivory textiles, olive and sage accents, antique brass, and deep forest-green decor. Display it on its own as a quiet floral statement or pair it with other botanical artworks to create a curated gallery wall inspired by the garden.
Renee Machan is a New Mexico-based artist and photographer whose work celebrates botanicals, animals, nature, and the comforts of home. Her artistic practice combines traditional techniques with contemporary mixed media, including inks, charcoal, gouache, watercolor, and oil painting. Her work is characterized by romantic realism and an appreciation for lush, atmospheric natural subjects.
Botanical Art for Nature-Loving Interiors
IRIS is an ideal choice for collectors and decorators searching for iris flower wall art, botanical ink drawings, monochromatic floral artwork, green floral prints, vintage botanical illustration, cottagecore wall decor, garden-inspired artwork, romantic floral art, moody botanical decor, nature-inspired wall art, and green-and-white home decor. Its timeless floral subject works beautifully in a bedroom, living room, study, library, reading nook, entryway, conservatory, or garden-inspired gallery wall. For lovers of cottagecore, English country style, traditional interiors, dark academia, botanical decor, and romantic nature-inspired spaces, IRIS offers a refined connection to the garden without overwhelming the room.
Ink and white gouache on cotton paper with deckled edges
Painting Dimensions 4 7/8” wide x 6 3/4” tall
Overall Paper Dimensions 5 1/2” wide x 7 1/2” tall
Signed and titled on the back on green ink
Bring the quiet drama of a botanical study into your space with TULIP, a striking monochromatic floral painting by artist Renee Machan. Graceful white tulip blossoms emerge against a richly textured green ground, their petals, stems, and leaves rendered in expressive ink-like lines, layered shading, and intricate botanical detail. The composition captures three elegant tulip blooms at different stages, creating a sense of movement, growth, and natural rhythm. Luminous ivory-white petals stand beautifully against deep botanical greens, while the finely rendered leaves and stems add structure, depth, and visual intrigue. The result is a moody yet refined botanical artwork with a vintage botanical-illustration sensibility and a distinctly contemporary character. Perfect for collectors searching for green botanical wall art, monochromatic floral artwork, tulip flower prints, botanical ink paintings, vintage-inspired floral art, dark botanical decor, cottagecore wall art, garden-inspired artwork, and nature-themed home decor.
Renee Machan is known for evocative artwork inspired by gardens, nature, botanicals, and the darker, more atmospheric side of the natural world. Her work often pairs lush backgrounds with detailed flowers and organic forms, creating art that feels both romantic and slightly mysterious. TULIP makes an especially beautiful choice for a bedroom, living room, study, library, entryway, or botanical gallery wall. Its restrained green-and-white palette works effortlessly with natural wood, antique brass, cream, charcoal, sage, olive, and other earthy interior tones.
Ink and white gouache on cotton paper with deckled edges
Painting Dimensions 4 7/8” wide x 6 3/4” tall
Overall Paper Dimensions 5 1/2” wide x 7 1/2” tall
Signed and titled on the back on green ink
Bring the quiet drama of a botanical study into your space with ANEMONE, a striking monochromatic floral painting by artist Renee Machan. Delicate white anemone blossoms emerge against a rich green ground, their petals and stems rendered in expressive ink lines, layered shading, and intricate botanical detail. The composition captures three graceful anemone blooms at different stages, creating a sense of movement and natural rhythm. Deep green tones contrast beautifully with luminous ivory-white petals, while the dark, finely detailed flower centers add depth and visual intrigue. The result is a moody yet elegant botanical art print with a vintage botanical-illustration sensibility and a distinctly contemporary character. Perfect for collectors searching for green botanical wall art, monochromatic floral artwork, anemone flower prints, botanical ink paintings, vintage-inspired floral art, dark botanical decor, cottagecore wall art, garden-inspired artwork, and nature-themed home decor.
Renee Machan is known for evocative artwork inspired by gardens, nature, botanicals, and the darker, more atmospheric side of the natural world. Her work often pairs lush backgrounds with detailed flowers and other natural motifs, creating art that feels both romantic and slightly mysterious. ANEMONE makes an especially beautiful choice for a bedroom, living room, study, library, entryway, or botanical gallery wall. Its restrained green-and-white color palette works effortlessly with natural wood, antique brass, cream, charcoal, sage, olive, and other earthy interior tones.
Ink and white gouache on cotton paper with deckled edges
Painting Dimensions 4 7/8” wide x 6 3/4” tall
Overall Paper Dimensions 5 1/2” wide x 7 1/2” tall
Signed and titled on the back on green ink
Bring the quiet beauty of an enchanted garden into your space with GREEN BOTANICALS, a curated four-piece fine art print collection by artist Renee Machan. Featuring IRIS, TULIP, DOGWOOD, and ANEMONE, this cohesive botanical series pairs luminous ivory-white flowers with richly textured green grounds, expressive ink-like linework, and atmospheric natural detail.
Each painting captures a different botanical form and stage of bloom, creating a collection that feels both timeless and contemporary. Graceful iris, elegant tulips, delicate dogwood blossoms, and sculptural anemone flowers emerge from deep botanical greens, with layered shading and finely rendered leaves and stems adding depth and movement. Together, the four works create a sophisticated monochromatic floral palette inspired by vintage botanical illustration, while maintaining Renee Machan’s distinctive moody and painterly aesthetic.
The GREEN BOTANICALS four-pack is designed to be displayed as a cohesive gallery wall or enjoyed individually throughout the home. The restrained palette of deep greens, soft whites, and subtle natural tones makes these prints especially versatile with vintage, traditional, cottagecore, English garden, farmhouse, organic modern, and dark romantic interiors.
Perfect for collectors searching for botanical wall art sets, green botanical prints, floral gallery wall sets, vintage botanical artwork, monochromatic floral art, botanical fine art prints, green floral wall decor, cottagecore artwork, garden-inspired prints, dark botanical decor, nature-inspired wall art, and flower print sets.
Renee Machan creates evocative artwork inspired by gardens, nature, botanicals, and the more atmospheric side of the natural world. Her work combines detailed floral forms with lush backgrounds and expressive mark-making, creating pieces that feel romantic, organic, and slightly mysterious.
GREEN BOTANICALS makes an especially beautiful statement in a bedroom, living room, study, library, entryway, dining room, or botanical gallery wall. Display the four prints together for a dramatic garden-inspired installation, or separate them throughout your home to carry a consistent botanical story from room to room.
Includes four prints, one of each piece in the collection, IRIS, TULIP, DOGWOOD, and ANEMONE all the same size.
Printed on fine art paper with archival inks
Includes 1/2” white boarder on all sides
Digital signature
Bring an elegant touch of botanical beauty to your walls with IRIS, a delicate monochromatic ink painting by artist Renee Machan. A graceful iris flower rises against a lush, textured green background, its layered petals, slender stem, and unopened buds rendered in expressive ink and subtle green-and-white tonal variations. The composition focuses on the natural elegance of the iris in a beautifully understated way. Soft, ruffled petals contrast with deep green shadows and finely drawn botanical details, while the surrounding negative space gives the flower room to breathe. The result is a sophisticated piece of green botanical wall art that feels serene, romantic, organic, and slightly mysterious. The restrained monochromatic green palette makes IRIS particularly versatile for interiors inspired by nature. It complements earthy neutrals, warm woods, cream and ivory textiles, olive and sage accents, antique brass, and deep forest-green decor. Display it on its own as a quiet floral statement or pair it with other botanical artworks to create a curated gallery wall inspired by the garden.
Renee Machan is a New Mexico-based artist and photographer whose work celebrates botanicals, animals, nature, and the comforts of home. Her artistic practice combines traditional techniques with contemporary mixed media, including inks, charcoal, gouache, watercolor, and oil painting. Her work is characterized by romantic realism and an appreciation for lush, atmospheric natural subjects.
Botanical Art for Nature-Loving Interiors
IRIS is an ideal choice for collectors and decorators searching for iris flower wall art, botanical ink drawings, monochromatic floral artwork, green floral prints, vintage botanical illustration, cottagecore wall decor, garden-inspired artwork, romantic floral art, moody botanical decor, nature-inspired wall art, and green-and-white home decor. Its timeless floral subject works beautifully in a bedroom, living room, study, library, reading nook, entryway, conservatory, or garden-inspired gallery wall. For lovers of cottagecore, English country style, traditional interiors, dark academia, botanical decor, and romantic nature-inspired spaces, IRIS offers a refined connection to the garden without overwhelming the room.
Printed on fine art paper with archival inks
Includes 1/2” white boarder on all sides
Digital signature
Bring the quiet drama of a botanical study into your space with TULIP, a striking monochromatic floral painting by artist Renee Machan. Graceful white tulip blossoms emerge against a richly textured green ground, their petals, stems, and leaves rendered in expressive ink-like lines, layered shading, and intricate botanical detail. The composition captures three elegant tulip blooms at different stages, creating a sense of movement, growth, and natural rhythm. Luminous ivory-white petals stand beautifully against deep botanical greens, while the finely rendered leaves and stems add structure, depth, and visual intrigue. The result is a moody yet refined botanical artwork with a vintage botanical-illustration sensibility and a distinctly contemporary character. Perfect for collectors searching for green botanical wall art, monochromatic floral artwork, tulip flower prints, botanical ink paintings, vintage-inspired floral art, dark botanical decor, cottagecore wall art, garden-inspired artwork, and nature-themed home decor.
Renee Machan is known for evocative artwork inspired by gardens, nature, botanicals, and the darker, more atmospheric side of the natural world. Her work often pairs lush backgrounds with detailed flowers and organic forms, creating art that feels both romantic and slightly mysterious. TULIP makes an especially beautiful choice for a bedroom, living room, study, library, entryway, or botanical gallery wall. Its restrained green-and-white palette works effortlessly with natural wood, antique brass, cream, charcoal, sage, olive, and other earthy interior tones.
Printed on fine art paper with archival inks
Includes 1/2” white boarder on all sides
Digital signature
Bring the graceful beauty of springtime botanicals into your home with DOGWOOD, an elegant monochromatic ink painting by artist Renee Machan. Delicate white dogwood blossoms and layered green foliage unfold against a rich green background, creating a sophisticated botanical composition with an organic, hand-drawn quality.
The artwork highlights the distinctive structure of dogwood flowers—from their softly rounded petals and intricate dark centers to their slender stems and expressive leaves. The limited green-and-white color palette gives the piece a serene, cohesive feeling while allowing the fine ink details, natural textures, and graceful botanical forms to take center stage.
With its combination of botanical illustration, monochromatic ink work, vintage-inspired floral detail, and lush green tones, DOGWOOD is an ideal choice for anyone searching for nature-inspired artwork that feels both timeless and contemporary.
Renee Machan is a New Mexico-based artist whose work celebrates botanicals, animals, nature, and the quiet magic of everyday life. Her artistic process combines traditional painting approaches with contemporary mixed media, including ink, charcoal, and other materials. Her work is often described as romantic realism, with an emphasis on lush natural subjects and richly atmospheric compositions.
DOGWOOD is especially well suited to cottagecore interiors, botanical gallery walls, garden-inspired rooms, traditional homes, modern farmhouse spaces, English country decor, nature-themed bedrooms, cozy reading nooks, studies, libraries, and living rooms. Its deep green background pairs beautifully with natural wood, antique brass, cream, ivory, olive, sage, and other earthy neutrals.
Printed on fine art paper with archival inks
Includes 1/2” white boarder on all sides
Digital signature
Bring the quiet drama of a botanical study into your space with ANEMONE, a striking monochromatic floral painting by artist Renee Machan. Delicate white anemone blossoms emerge against a rich green ground, their petals and stems rendered in expressive ink lines, layered shading, and intricate botanical detail. The composition captures three graceful anemone blooms at different stages, creating a sense of movement and natural rhythm. Deep green tones contrast beautifully with luminous ivory-white petals, while the dark, finely detailed flower centers add depth and visual intrigue. The result is a moody yet elegant botanical art print with a vintage botanical-illustration sensibility and a distinctly contemporary character. Perfect for collectors searching for green botanical wall art, monochromatic floral artwork, anemone flower prints, botanical ink paintings, vintage-inspired floral art, dark botanical decor, cottagecore wall art, garden-inspired artwork, and nature-themed home decor.
Renee Machan is known for evocative artwork inspired by gardens, nature, botanicals, and the darker, more atmospheric side of the natural world. Her work often pairs lush backgrounds with detailed flowers and other natural motifs, creating art that feels both romantic and slightly mysterious. ANEMONE makes an especially beautiful choice for a bedroom, living room, study, library, entryway, or botanical gallery wall. Its restrained green-and-white color palette works effortlessly with natural wood, antique brass, cream, charcoal, sage, olive, and other earthy interior tones.
Printed on fine art paper with archival inks
Includes 1/2” white boarder on all sides
Digital signature
Bring the quiet drama of a botanical study into your space with PEONY, a striking monochromatic floral painting by artist Renee Machan. Lush peony blossoms emerge against a richly textured blue ground, their layered petals, stems, leaves, and delicate flower centers rendered in expressive ink-like lines, luminous highlights, and intricate botanical detail.
The composition captures several peony blooms at different stages of opening, from graceful buds to fully unfurled flowers, creating a beautiful sense of movement, growth, and natural rhythm. Soft white and pale blue petals contrast dramatically with the deep cobalt-blue background, while the finely detailed foliage and slender stems add depth and visual interest. The result is a moody yet luminous botanical artwork with the timeless sensibility of vintage botanical illustration and a distinctly contemporary character.
Perfect for collectors searching for blue botanical wall art, peony flower prints, monochromatic floral artwork, botanical ink paintings, blue floral wall decor, vintage botanical prints, dark botanical art, cottagecore wall art, garden-inspired artwork, and nature-themed home decor.
Renee Machan is known for evocative artwork inspired by gardens, nature, botanicals, and the darker, more atmospheric side of the natural world. Her work often combines richly colored backgrounds with expressive linework and detailed flowers, creating artwork that feels romantic, organic, and slightly mysterious.
PEONY makes an especially beautiful choice for a bedroom, living room, study, library, entryway, or botanical gallery wall. Its sophisticated blue-and-white palette pairs beautifully with natural wood, antique brass, cream, navy, charcoal, denim, soft gray, and other earthy or atmospheric interior tones.
Ink and white gouache on cotton paper with deckled edges
Painting Dimensions 4 7/8” wide x 6 3/4” tall
Overall Paper Dimensions 5 1/2” wide x 7 1/2” tall
Signed and titled on the back in green ink
Bring the quiet drama of a botanical study into your space with CLEMATIS, a striking monochromatic floral painting by artist Renee Machan. Elegant clematis blossoms emerge against a richly textured blue ground, their delicate petals, stems, leaves, and curling tendrils rendered in expressive ink-like lines, layered shading, and intricate botanical detail.
The composition captures several clematis blooms at different stages of development, from tightly closed buds to fully opened star-like flowers, creating a graceful sense of movement and natural rhythm. Luminous white and pale blue highlights stand beautifully against the deep cobalt-blue background, while the finely detailed foliage and winding stems add depth, texture, and visual intrigue. The result is a moody yet luminous botanical artwork with a vintage botanical-illustration sensibility and a distinctly contemporary character.
Perfect for collectors searching for blue botanical wall art, clematis flower prints, monochromatic floral artwork, botanical ink paintings, blue floral wall decor, vintage botanical prints, dark botanical art, cottagecore wall art, garden-inspired artwork, and nature-themed home decor.
Renee Machan is known for evocative artwork inspired by gardens, nature, botanicals, and the darker, more atmospheric side of the natural world. Her work often pairs richly colored backgrounds with detailed flowers and organic forms, creating art that feels romantic, expressive, and slightly mysterious.
CLEMATIS makes an especially beautiful choice for a bedroom, living room, study, library, entryway, or botanical gallery wall. Its sophisticated blue-and-white palette works effortlessly with natural wood, antique brass, cream, navy, charcoal, denim, soft gray, and other earthy or atmospheric interior tones.
Ink and white gouache on cotton paper with deckled edges
Painting Dimensions 4 7/8” wide x 6 3/4” tall
Overall Paper Dimensions 5 1/2” wide x 7 1/2” tall
Signed and titled on the back in green ink
Bring the quiet beauty of an enchanted garden into your space with BLUE BOTANICALS, a curated two-piece fine art print collection by artist Renee Machan. Featuring CLEMATIS and PEONY, this cohesive botanical series pairs luminous ivory-white flowers with richly textured royal blue grounds, expressive ink-like linework, and atmospheric natural detail.
Each painting captures a different botanical form and stage of bloom, creating a collection that feels both timeless and contemporary. Graceful clematis vines and delicate peony blossoms emerge from deep cobalt blues, with layered shading and finely rendered leaves and stems adding depth and movement. Together, the two works create a sophisticated monochromatic floral palette inspired by vintage botanical illustration, while maintaining Renee Machan’s distinctive moody and painterly aesthetic.
The BLUE BOTANICALS two-pack is designed to be displayed as a cohesive gallery wall or enjoyed individually throughout the home. The restrained palette of deep blues, soft whites, and subtle natural tones makes these prints especially versatile with vintage, traditional, cottagecore, English garden, farmhouse, organic modern, and dark romantic interiors.
Perfect for collectors searching for botanical wall art sets, blue botanical prints, floral gallery wall sets, vintage botanical artwork, monochromatic floral art, botanical fine art prints, cobalt floral wall decor, cottagecore artwork, garden-inspired prints, dark botanical decor, nature-inspired wall art, and flower print sets.
Renee Machan creates evocative artwork inspired by gardens, nature, botanicals, and the more atmospheric side of the natural world. Her work combines detailed floral forms with lush backgrounds and expressive mark-making, creating pieces that feel romantic, organic, and slightly mysterious.
BLUE BOTANICALS makes an especially beautiful statement in a bedroom, living room, study, library, entryway, dining room, or botanical gallery wall. Display the two prints together for a dramatic garden-inspired installation, or separate them throughout your home to carry a consistent botanical story from room to room.
Includes twoprints, one of each piece in the collection, CLEMATIS and PEONY all the same size.
Printed on fine art paper with archival inks
Includes 1/2” white boarder on all sides
Digital signature
Bring the quiet drama of a botanical study into your space with CLEMATIS, a striking monochromatic floral painting by artist Renee Machan. Elegant clematis blossoms emerge against a richly textured blue ground, their delicate petals, stems, leaves, and curling tendrils rendered in expressive ink-like lines, layered shading, and intricate botanical detail.
The composition captures several clematis blooms at different stages of development, from tightly closed buds to fully opened star-like flowers, creating a graceful sense of movement and natural rhythm. Luminous white and pale blue highlights stand beautifully against the deep cobalt-blue background, while the finely detailed foliage and winding stems add depth, texture, and visual intrigue. The result is a moody yet luminous botanical artwork with a vintage botanical-illustration sensibility and a distinctly contemporary character.
Perfect for collectors searching for blue botanical wall art, clematis flower prints, monochromatic floral artwork, botanical ink paintings, blue floral wall decor, vintage botanical prints, dark botanical art, cottagecore wall art, garden-inspired artwork, and nature-themed home decor.
Renee Machan is known for evocative artwork inspired by gardens, nature, botanicals, and the darker, more atmospheric side of the natural world. Her work often pairs richly colored backgrounds with detailed flowers and organic forms, creating art that feels romantic, expressive, and slightly mysterious.
CLEMATIS makes an especially beautiful choice for a bedroom, living room, study, library, entryway, or botanical gallery wall. Its sophisticated blue-and-white palette works effortlessly with natural wood, antique brass, cream, navy, charcoal, denim, soft gray, and other earthy or atmospheric interior tones.
Printed on fine art paper with archival inks
Includes 1/2” white boarder on all sides
Digital signature
Bring the quiet drama of a botanical study into your space with PEONY, a striking monochromatic floral painting by artist Renee Machan. Lush peony blossoms emerge against a richly textured blue ground, their layered petals, stems, leaves, and delicate flower centers rendered in expressive ink-like lines, luminous highlights, and intricate botanical detail.
The composition captures several peony blooms at different stages of opening, from graceful buds to fully unfurled flowers, creating a beautiful sense of movement, growth, and natural rhythm. Soft white and pale blue petals contrast dramatically with the deep cobalt-blue background, while the finely detailed foliage and slender stems add depth and visual interest. The result is a moody yet luminous botanical artwork with the timeless sensibility of vintage botanical illustration and a distinctly contemporary character.
Perfect for collectors searching for blue botanical wall art, peony flower prints, monochromatic floral artwork, botanical ink paintings, blue floral wall decor, vintage botanical prints, dark botanical art, cottagecore wall art, garden-inspired artwork, and nature-themed home decor.
Renee Machan is known for evocative artwork inspired by gardens, nature, botanicals, and the darker, more atmospheric side of the natural world. Her work often combines richly colored backgrounds with expressive linework and detailed flowers, creating artwork that feels romantic, organic, and slightly mysterious.
PEONY makes an especially beautiful choice for a bedroom, living room, study, library, entryway, or botanical gallery wall. Its sophisticated blue-and-white palette pairs beautifully with natural wood, antique brass, cream, navy, charcoal, denim, soft gray, and other earthy or atmospheric interior tones.
Printed on fine art paper with archival inks
Includes 1/2” white boarder on all sides
Digital signature
A more beautiful, living future.
Many conversations about our environment begin with loss.
I'm interested in possibility.
Through art, I explore the beauty of native plants, thriving ecosystems, beloved animals, and the small acts of stewardship that help create healthier communities and landscapes.
My work is rooted in a simple belief:
Beauty creates care.
When we learn to notice the living world, we begin to care for it. When we care, we become participants in its restoration.
Art for a thriving future.
Life Beyond the Studio
Art, gardens & field notes from The Restorer's Journal
The Bad Bunnies series by New Mexico artist Renee Machan is a collection of original dark cottagecore paintings that blend whimsy with a touch of gothic charm. Each 8”x8” mixed media piece features curious rabbits nestled among stacks of classic and horror-inspired books, surrounded by blooming Icelandic poppies and set against moody, gold-flecked backdrops. Both playful and mysterious, the Bad Bunnies series captures the cozy yet uncanny magic of cottagecore with a dark twist, making these original works perfect for collectors who love nature, literature, and art that feels both romantic and a little bit rebellious.
Autumn 25 is a triptych of three original oil paintings that capture the heart of the season in a rich woodland tableau. Each piece can stand beautifully on its own, yet together they form one continuous autumn scene, a forest alive with foxes, deer, an owl, squirrels, raccoons, and a bright eyed robin, all gathering near a cozy woodland cottage. Painted in warm, glowing tones of russet, gold, and deep forest green, this collection embodies the magic of fall and the quiet joy of creatures preparing for the colder months ahead. Perfect for autumncore and cottagecore homes, Autumn 25 will be released on the autumn equinox, September 22, 2025, inviting collectors to bring the enchantment of the season indoors.
Books are scattered throughout my home and my paintings, tucked between flowers, animals, and little corners of quiet magic. They’re more than objects—they’re companions, teachers, and sparks of inspiration. In this post, I’m sharing four nonfiction books that have shaped my creative life and continue to influence the way I paint nature, animals, and the cozy, witchy beauty of everyday living. From Braiding Sweetgrass to The Library of Esoterica, these works invite us to live more slowly, more attentively, and with more enchantment.
Discover the enchanting world of garden hours through Daylight and Enchanted, two original mixed media oil paintings inspired by butterflies, bees, foxglove, and datura flowers. This blog explores the vibrant pollinator activity from dawn to dusk, capturing the shifting light and magic of nature’s rhythms. Perfect for cottagecore lovers, gardeners, and nature-inspired art collectors, these whimsical botanical artworks celebrate the beauty of pollinators and blooming flowers. Learn how these pieces bring the garden indoors and find out about the exclusive eBay auction launching August 9th.
ACEOs are small works of art measuring 2.5" x 3.5", the exact dimensions of a standard trading card. They can be created in any medium—watercolor, acrylic, ink, collage, or even mixed media—and may be either originals or limited edition prints. The only rule is their size.
Originally popularized on platforms like eBay in the early 2000s, ACEOs were a way for artists to create small, collectible artworks that could be traded and sold affordably. Today, they’ve grown into a beloved subgenre of art collecting, especially among fans of whimsical, nature-inspired, and folk-style art—like my own!
Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? Discover cozy, romantic, and whimsical cottagecore art prints, phone cases, and throw blankets by artist Renee Machan that make heartfelt gifts for moms who love nature and charm.
Discover cottagecore art prints filled with songbirds, woodland creatures, florals, and storytelling charm. Perfect for cozy interiors and gallery walls.
Studio & Garden
Where the work begins.
My studio sits inside our 1950s New Mexico home, surrounded by books, garden clippings, curious cats, and the changing rhythms of the seasons.
It's where observation becomes art and where many of the ideas behind my work first take root.
Join the Restorer's Circle
Four times each year, members receive a thoughtfully curated collection of artwork, seasonal reflections, botanical treasures, and creative invitations inspired by the rhythms of nature.
For people who believe a more beautiful future is worth cultivating.
A seasonal practice of attention coming soon.
Bring the graceful beauty of springtime botanicals into your home with DOGWOOD, an elegant monochromatic ink painting by artist Renee Machan. Delicate white dogwood blossoms and layered green foliage unfold against a rich green background, creating a sophisticated botanical composition with an organic, hand-drawn quality.
The artwork highlights the distinctive structure of dogwood flowers—from their softly rounded petals and intricate dark centers to their slender stems and expressive leaves. The limited green-and-white color palette gives the piece a serene, cohesive feeling while allowing the fine ink details, natural textures, and graceful botanical forms to take center stage.
With its combination of botanical illustration, monochromatic ink work, vintage-inspired floral detail, and lush green tones, DOGWOOD is an ideal choice for anyone searching for nature-inspired artwork that feels both timeless and contemporary.
Renee Machan is a New Mexico-based artist whose work celebrates botanicals, animals, nature, and the quiet magic of everyday life. Her artistic process combines traditional painting approaches with contemporary mixed media, including ink, charcoal, and other materials. Her work is often described as romantic realism, with an emphasis on lush natural subjects and richly atmospheric compositions.
DOGWOOD is especially well suited to cottagecore interiors, botanical gallery walls, garden-inspired rooms, traditional homes, modern farmhouse spaces, English country decor, nature-themed bedrooms, cozy reading nooks, studies, libraries, and living rooms. Its deep green background pairs beautifully with natural wood, antique brass, cream, ivory, olive, sage, and other earthy neutrals.
Ink and white gouache on cotton paper with deckled edges
Painting Dimensions 4 7/8” wide x 6 3/4” tall
Overall Paper Dimensions 5 1/2” wide x 7 1/2” tall
Signed and titled on the back on green ink