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Cover Photo by Sarah Rauber Natural 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...

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,...

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...

Natural Earth Paint was featured in the 10th volume of the UPPERCASE Encyclopedia of Inspiration, all about making Art Supplies! This edition details the provenance, lore, and enduring appeal of...

This natural, non-toxic crayon recipe featuring our Earth & Mineral Pigments comes from lindsey marie page, focused on nature-based learning through the seasons! "I wanted to come up with various projects that...

All of our recipes to create your own art supplies break down into 2 main ingredients - pigments and binders. Creating your own art supplies can seem daunting and complicated...

Create a student-grade, oil-based, relief print-making ink with a few simple ingredients! Note: For professional grade relief ink, follow this recipe. Supplies:  Earth & Mineral Pigments Walnut Oil Gum Arabic Powder...

Where do our pigments originate from? Our pigments originate from all around the world! Here are the stories of three of our natural Earth & Mineral Pigments, Venetian Red, Yellow Ochre,...

Where do our pigments originate from? Our pigments originate from all around the world! Here are the stories of one of our natural Earth & Mineral Pigment, Venetian Red - also...

You can feel good about using acrylic paint with our first-of-its-kind, plant-based Natural Acrylik Medium. This product is made with naturally archival ingredients to provide a permanent, water-resistant and non-yellowing...

Thanks so much, Marghanita, for taking the time to speak with us about your artistic journey! Where did you grow up and how did this place influence you and your...

Aaron Glasson is an eco artist that we've always found truly inspiring on many levels. He is a New Zealand born Artist now based in the Mojave Desert. Since completing...

  Meet Ricky Lee Gordon Born in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1984, Ricky Lee Gordon is an artist who creates natural landscapes using pigments and dyes found only in nature....

Stella incorporates natural materials into her work including a variety of Natural Earth Paint products: Refined Walnut Oil, Earth & Mineral Pigments, Eco-Solve, Natural Varnish, and Eco Gesso (see video at end of post). Thank you,...

Erica is a mixed-media artist who uses both reclaimed and natural materials, including our Earth & Mineral Pigments, for her fascinating 3-dimensional work. She's based in Portland, OR.  Thank you,...

Kristyan Stjerne is a surfer and artist based in Indonesia. He uses Earth and Mineral Pigments, Natural Acrylik Medium, Organic Cotton Canvas, and Gum Arabic throughout his work. Thank you to Kristyan, for taking the...

When I first created my business, Natural Earth Paint, 12 years ago, I had always been an oil painter and was very excited to spread the news that you could...

Bear Cubs Nature Play recently shared their brilliant kids activity idea- mark making with Natural Earth Paints! This activity is great for children's fine motor skill development (which later helps with...

Melissa is a Canadian artist who resides in a rural farmhouse surrounded by landscapes that inspire her art. There she forages for flora to make her own botanical inks and...

The natural world is full of great materials to create with. Make works of art with Natural Earth Paint and handmade, natural brushes for a wonderful eco-friendly crafting session!  Supplies: Natural...