Embracing The Process with Tasha Cathey
Posted by Tasha Cathey on Sep 12th 2020
Hi Tasha, thanks so much for taking the time to talk with us about your love for natural pigments! Could you please tell us a little bit more about your personal history that led you on your artistic journey? How did you first learn about painting and natural pigments?My journey into painting has been a recent endeavor. My husband and I moved to a new city for his medical program a couple years ago and my photography business took a minor hiatus...
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Making Natural Encaustic Paint with Earth Pigments
Posted by Elise Wagner on Aug 19th 2020
Watch artist Elisa Wagner mix encaustic paints with natural pigments to create stunning effects!Mixing Encaustic Color from Elise Wagner on Vimeo....
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Face Painting Tips & Tricks
Posted by Leah Fanning on Aug 4th 2020
Here are some tips and techniques for using your Natural Face Paints!Application:Use the enclosed makeup sponge to blend colors, create a soft, hazy look, or coat the entire face with one color.Use tiny brushes and eyeshadow applicators for finer details- don't forget to rinse all the brushes with soap and water after use so they'll be ready for your next application!Moisten your applicators before dipping them in the face paints to make the...
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The Benefits of Natural Earth Paints
Posted by Leah Fanning on Jul 30th 2020
We are proud that Natural Earth Paints are one of the safest paint products on the market. They are safe for you, your child, and the planet. Because of their undiluted purity, these paints have a time-tested durability of thousands of years. Here are some of their benefits:Archival: Pure pigments are the most permanent of all pigments, lasting thousands of years.Superior Quality: There are no added fillers, additives, preservatives or stabilizer...
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Leah's Eco-friendly Oil Painting Guide
Posted by Leah Fanning on Jul 30th 2020
Leah's Eco-friendly Oil Painting Guide: How to Eliminate All Toxins from the Oil Painting ProcessSolvents such as turpentine, paint thinner, mineral spirits, and varnish emit toxic Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) as they dry. When poured down the sink, they send harsh toxins into our water supply. They also continue to off-gas from your finished paintings. The use of solvents as a paint thinner and brush cleaner is a relatively recent developme...
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