Betty Swanwick was an English artist known for her wit and creativity in design and illustration. She actively worked from the 1930s to the 1980s, establishing herself as a member of the Royal Watercolour Society and a Draughtsman Member of the Royal Academy. Swanwick's notable works include an imaginative series of watercolors and drawings inspired by the traditions of William Blake and Samuel Palmer. She was a versatile artist, working in a range of mediums, from pen and ink to textile design.