What the hellebore is Botanical Rebellion?
What This Is
A newsletter for women who’ve been called “too much” and decided that’s actually a compliment.
I’m Ophelie B., and I draw poisonous flowers matched to zodiac signs & self-help platitudes I want to compost.
Why?
Because I got tired of art that asks us to be softer. And, because my EMDR left me with 3 words and none of them helped me to order proper coffee… so I started drawing… Belladonna for Scorpios. Datura for Leos. Hemlock for anyone who’s ever been wildly underestimated.
See the pattern? (pun intended)
This newsletter is where I share:
Practical tricks: How to actually use the art you bought (styling tips, framing advice, ways to create family constellation walls)
Studio diary: Illustrated journal entries from my creative process—the struggles, small victories, and weird research rabbit holes
Botanical noir: Plant facts that are equal parts fascinating and deadly (did you know Victorian women wore belladonna to make their pupils dilate? We’ve been poisoning ourselves for beauty for CENTURIES)
Early access: New collections, exclusive designs, and pre-launch peeks before anyone else sees them
What This Isn’t
Daily emails clogging your inbox
Fake urgency (”LAST CHANCE” energy)
Hustle culture disguised as inspiration
Me telling you to “bloom where you’re planted” or any other garden pun that asks you to be smaller than you are
The Deal
Two emails per month during regular times. Five emails over two weeks when I’m launching something new (four times a year). That’s it.
I pause regular emails during launches so you never get overwhelmed. I never sell you something in an email that promised not to sell you something. And if you want to unsubscribe, the link is right there—no guilt, no passive-aggressive “sorry to see you go” messages.
Your inbox is sacred. I’m just grateful you’re letting me visit.
Who This Is For
You’ve been told to tone it down.
Soften your edges.
Be more palatable.
Take up less space.
You looked at that feedback and thought, “Or I could just find better people.”
You relate more to deadly nightshade than daisies. You’re gorgeous AND dangerous. You contain multitudes. You’re done apologizing for your intensity.
Welcome to the poison garden. We’ve been waiting for you.
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