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Looking for a Unique Gift that inspires Creativity, Fun, Quality and Sustainability? This guide has something for ALL AGES, Artists and Non-artists and checks all the boxes! * USA Made...

As more and more professional artists worldwide are making the switch to Natural Acrylik Paint, the question... "Are Natural Acrylik Paints truly archival and professional quality?" is showing up more...

Natural Acrylik Paints travel to rural Jamaica's humanitarian non-profit - Equip to Serve - with Josh Tiessen! Recently, acclaimed artist, Josh Tiessen took our paints to lead a painting demonstration...

Many artists feel overwhelmed when they learn about the harmful toxicity in their art supplies, and either can't afford to buy all new supplies or don't know where to start!...

As a new mom of a toddler and a health-conscious artist, I went to a local toy store in 2011 to buy my son his first paint kit. Every kit...

Meet Vanessa, a printmaker, artist, and educator in Ashland, OR! Her work aims to encourage viewers to think about their relationship with the environment around them and their past actions...

Celebrate Valentine's Day with an easy and eco-friendly craft for kids featuring our Natural Earth Paint Kit or Natural Earth Paint Packets (Individual)!Supplies: Natural Earth Paint Kit or Individual Earth...

Make your own water-based Screen Printing Ink with just 2 ingredients! Ingredients: Natural Acrylik Paint Water Supplies: Silkscreen Squeegee Spatula Container Paper Step 1: Measure out 1 part Natural Acrylik...

Many artists feel overwhelmed when they learn about the harmful toxicity in their art supplies and either can't afford to buy all new supplies or don't know where to start!...

Are you looking for a fun and easy craft to do with your friends for "Galentine's Day"? This craft is perfect for a night celebrating friendship and fun!Supplies: Natural Acrylik...

Make Your Own Professional Quality Relief Ink with printmaker, Vanessa Jo Bahr!With just a few natural ingredients, you can create a completely non-toxic, archival and professional quality, oil-based printmaking ink...

Historically, artists primed their painting surfaces with a traditional gesso made with animal hide glues such as rabbit skin glue, clay and limestone powder. Besides being hard on the rabbit...

Meet Mayuko Fujino, a self-taught paper cutout and stencil artist originally from Japan, now residing in Hudson Valley, NY. Her art, inspired by local nature and birds, combines a Japanese...

Artists around the world are digging into the science and history behind earth pigments and natural art. One such artist is Heidi Gustafson, founder of Early Futures, an artistic research site with a...

With the release of our Natural Acrylik Paint, we are excited to offer the only natural and plant-based fabric paint that is permanent and water-resistant! After years of customer demand, you...

Make Your Own Natural, Oil-based Intaglio Ink with Printmaker, Vanessa Jo Bahr!With just 2 simple ingredients you can make a professional quality, archival, UV resistant intaglio ink!Ingredients: Earth & Mineral...

Cover Photo by Sarah RauberNatural Earth Paint founder Leah Fanning had the chance to chat with dancer-turned-printmaker Marjorie Morgan this month; we hope you enjoy Marjorie's tips, recipes, and stories as much...

Thanks so much, Rachel, for taking the time to speak with us about your eco-friendly painting journey! Let's get started! Could you please tell us about how your first got...

Catalina Christensen, eco-artist and pigment collector from Columbia, shared her secrets on household hacks for pigment processing and paint making during the 2021 Pigments Revealed Symposium. We're sharing some of...

When an artist receives a startling diagnosis caused by their beloved conventional art supplies, one of two things happen; they're forced to quit doing what they love, or they're lucky...

Thank you so much, Morgan, for stopping by to chat with us about your amazing business, Open Hands Creative!For those in our audience you haven’t yet heard of your incredible...

Hi Kristen, thank you so much for chatting with us about your expressive and joyful creative practice!You describe yourself on your website as an “expressive art alchemist, author, designer, beading...

Thank you so much, Leslie, for chatting with us about your sustainable creative practice and awesome upcycled artwork!First, could you tell us about your professional background and how it informs...