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By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1886 contributed posts
View all Southern Oregon Artists Resource's posts. About the author: SOAR: The Southern Oregon Artist's Resource is a directory of Southern Oregon artists, artisans and those who serve them and calendar of their art events, and Art Matters!, our blog posting Southern Oregon art events and matters of interest to artists, enthusiasts and patrons of the arts near and far. SOAR was created and is maintained by art advocate and web designer Hannah West in Jacksonville, Oregon to promote our diverse and talented arts community to our visitors and the rest of the world.
Happy Spooky Season!
It’s Halloween season! To celebrate the spookiness, we’re offering 20% offour Mini Natural Face Paint Kit. Just use code MiniSpooky20 at checkout.
Valid for US customers only. Code expires October 31st.
Unboxing the Natural Face Paint Kit with DIY Craft Club
Check out this fun unboxing video from our friends over at DIY Craft Club, featuring our Natural Face Paint Kit! We’re so proud to be an eco-friendly company they feel good about supporting.
Boo! Our Eco Makeup Applicator Set has a new look! All dressed up for the Halloween season, this set features the same eco-friendly sponge-tipped applicators, fine-tip applicators, brush applicator, and makeup sponge you know and love. It’s the perfect addition to your Halloween Natural Face Paint looks! Shop Now
Add Some Sparkle with Eco-Friendly Glitter!
Our Eco-Friendly Glitter comes in FOUR shades–gold, bronze, turquoise, and silver, perfect for any Halloween look that needs a bit of natural, cosmetic-grade sparkle. Plus, it now comes in a 100% recyclable tin! Shop Now Tell us how we’re doing!
Want to get creative with your favorite Natural Earth Paint pigments?
Check out the Recipes section of our website for innovative uses of our products for fine artists and families!
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Interested in purchasing from Natural Earth Paint? Visit our Website for more details on our high-quality, non-toxic, and eco-friendly products.
By Leah Fanning Mebane's Earth Art, 31 contributed posts
View all Leah Fanning Mebane's Earth Art's posts. About the author: Leah exhibits her abstract and portraiture work nationally and internationally and has been commissioned for over 400 paintings over the past 15 years. Her studio is outside Jacksonville where she teaches painting, drawing, art marketing and making natural earth paints. See Leah's listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource to learn more and make contact.
Earth Art isn’t just beautiful, it lifts your spirits, strengthens your connections, and even lessens the effects of mental illness.
At Natural Earth Paint, we’ve always known that earth art making can change your life. But what is the science behind those changes? We’ve done the research for you.
“Humans are a vital part of the Earth’s ecosystems; we’re deeply connected to nature rather than separate from it. Our oldest, most basic bond is to Mother Earth, the environment around us which we rely on, contribute to, and create with.
Because of our connection, creating with earth-based materials ties us to the world around us as well as our natural selves. Earth-based materials are an extension of our organic bodies, heritages, and histories.
Creating art to ground yourself in the Earth, your heritage, and your environment provides clarity and reduces anxiety. It provides space to explore individual and communal relationships and our impacts on one another, and finding connections between yourself and the environment helps reduce feelings of isolation and depression.”
So indulge in that painting session, take your time hand-mixing those natural paints, and relish your connection with Mother Earth. After all, it’s for your health!
Visit our blog to learn more about the healing power of earth art. Learn More In need of a little healing this season? We’re offering 10% off our Earth & Mineral Pigments so you can take a much-needed moment to care for yourself.
Just use code EarthArt at checkout. Enjoy! Shop Now
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By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1886 contributed posts
View all Southern Oregon Artists Resource's posts. About the author: SOAR: The Southern Oregon Artist's Resource is a directory of Southern Oregon artists, artisans and those who serve them and calendar of their art events, and Art Matters!, our blog posting Southern Oregon art events and matters of interest to artists, enthusiasts and patrons of the arts near and far. SOAR was created and is maintained by art advocate and web designer Hannah West in Jacksonville, Oregon to promote our diverse and talented arts community to our visitors and the rest of the world.
Have you ever tried to investigate the ingredients in your favorite conventional art supplies?
Chances are, you had a hard time figuring out what was in them, just like artist and Natural Earth Paint team member Kate Gregory.
“This year, I found out I had six different severe contact allergies, and my doctor told me that I had to re-assess everything that touched my skin on a daily basis—and I mean EVERYTHING. While going through my makeup, soaps, nail polishes, and more, I realized I hadn’t checked my art supplies. So, I contacted the company that makes the conventional gouache I had lying around from my university days, assuming they’d be able to provide the information I needed. I received this response:
‘Thank you for reaching out to us. Although we are unable to provide the EN-71 or Material Safety Data Sheet for the requested item, rest assured all of our products are tested to ensure their safety. This product is AP-certified non-toxic and conforms to ASTM D-4236 standards. If there is anything else we can help you with, please feel free to reach out to us. Have a great day!’
Which means:
“We’re hiding our ingredients and their safety information from our customers, but just trust us on this one. It’s fine.”
Ugh. If these paints were really non-toxic, what would this company have to hide? These potentially toxic gouache paints were some of the first of my products to be retired.”
Kate’s realization that she couldn’t depend on big-name art supply companies to provide safe products for her creative practice not only changed the way she sourced her art supplies – it also inspired her work at Natural Earth Paint.
Visit our blog to learn more about Kate’s journey! Hear Kate’s Story For our diligent artists who are doing their best to keep toxins out of their studio, we’re offering 10% off our Earth & Mineral Pigments. You deserve to be worry-free when you get creative!
Just use code ToxinFree at checkout. Enjoy! Shop Now
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Interested in learning more about how to use our products? Visit our Resources Page!
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1886 contributed posts
View all Southern Oregon Artists Resource's posts. About the author: SOAR: The Southern Oregon Artist's Resource is a directory of Southern Oregon artists, artisans and those who serve them and calendar of their art events, and Art Matters!, our blog posting Southern Oregon art events and matters of interest to artists, enthusiasts and patrons of the arts near and far. SOAR was created and is maintained by art advocate and web designer Hannah West in Jacksonville, Oregon to promote our diverse and talented arts community to our visitors and the rest of the world.
Happy Earth Day!
Celebrate our favorite holiday of the year by making your creative practice a little greener! Just use code EarthDay20 for 20% offall Natural Earth Paint products! Valid for US customers only. Expires April 30th. Shop Now
NEW Tutorial: Professional-Grade Natural Watercolor Kit!
In an effort to spread the word about the incredible organizations we give back to and the work they’re accomplishing, we’re introducing our Giving Spotlight blog series. This month’s spotlight is on the incredible One Tree Planted; read more on our blog! Read More Tell us how we’re doing!
Want to get creative with your favorite Natural Earth Paint pigments?
Check out the Recipes section of our website for innovative uses of our products for fine artists and families!
Have questions about our eco-friendly products? Visit our FAQ page or send us an email at [email protected]
Interested in purchasing from Natural Earth Paint? Visit our Website for more details on our high-quality, non-toxic, and eco-friendly products.
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1886 contributed posts
View all Southern Oregon Artists Resource's posts. About the author: SOAR: The Southern Oregon Artist's Resource is a directory of Southern Oregon artists, artisans and those who serve them and calendar of their art events, and Art Matters!, our blog posting Southern Oregon art events and matters of interest to artists, enthusiasts and patrons of the arts near and far. SOAR was created and is maintained by art advocate and web designer Hannah West in Jacksonville, Oregon to promote our diverse and talented arts community to our visitors and the rest of the world.
It’s Almost Easter! For a bright and colorful Easter Season, we’re offering 10% off our Natural Egg Dye Kits! Just use code Easter10 at checkout. Code expires April 4th. Valid for US customers only. Shop Now
Artist of the Month: Shanina Dionna Wellness artist Shanina Dionna shared with us the inspiration behind her exhibition embryo X : the continuous now. Check out her video to learn more about her quest for a more earth-conscious creative practice and her exhibition this March! Watch Now
Botanical Easter Egg Dye Tutorial! Liven up your dyed Easter eggs with some botanical prints! Check out our natural Easter egg dye tutorial featuring our Natural Egg Dye Kit, perfect for all ages. Learn Now
Curious About Earth Paints? Have you ever wanted to hear from artists just like you about their experience with Natural Earth Paint? Several earth artists have graciously shared their experience with us through video, including Rebecca Sobbi, oil paint artist and mother. Check out their stories on our YouTube channel! Watch Now
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Want to get creative with your favorite Natural Earth Paint pigments? Check out the Recipes section of our website for innovative uses of our products for fine artists and families!
Have questions about our eco-friendly products? Visit our FAQ page or send us an email at [email protected]
Interested in purchasing from Natural Earth Paint? Visit our Website for more details on our high-quality, non-toxic, and eco-friendly products.
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1886 contributed posts
View all Southern Oregon Artists Resource's posts. About the author: SOAR: The Southern Oregon Artist's Resource is a directory of Southern Oregon artists, artisans and those who serve them and calendar of their art events, and Art Matters!, our blog posting Southern Oregon art events and matters of interest to artists, enthusiasts and patrons of the arts near and far. SOAR was created and is maintained by art advocate and web designer Hannah West in Jacksonville, Oregon to promote our diverse and talented arts community to our visitors and the rest of the world.
Celebrating 10 Years of Natural Earth Paint In honor of Natural Earth Paint’s 10-year anniversary, we’re offering 10% off the first products Natural Earth Paint ever introduced: our Natural Earth Paint Kit and our Complete Eco-Friendly Oil Paint Kit! Just use code Anniversary10 at checkout. Code expires Jan. 31. Shop Now
New Home-Compostable Packaging! We’re ringing in the new year with a resolution to improve our green practices even further. That’s why we’re switching to 100% home compostable pouches for our pigments! What’s your resolution? Check It Out
Artist of the Month: Joey Hartmann-Dow Check out our latest interview with our artist of the month Joey Hartmann-Dow, painter and map-enthusiast. Her unique approach to “canvases” and sense of adventure and exploration in her art-making process are sure to inspire! Read More
Detox Your Studio for the New Year! Incorporate Natural Earth Paint supplies into your studio practice for your cleanest, greenest year yet! Curious about how to paint the eco-friendly way? Learn more with Leah’s Eco-Friendly Oil Painting Guide on our blog! Learn How
Want to Get More Out of Your NEP Experience? Connect with us this January to let us know what you’d like to see more of from us this year! Use the form below to provide feedback on any of our social platforms. We appreciate your input! Connect with Us
Want to get creative with your favorite Natural Earth Paint pigments?
Check out the Recipes section of our website for innovative uses of our products for fine artists and families!
Have questions about our eco-friendly products? Visit our FAQ page or send us an email at [email protected]
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1886 contributed posts
View all Southern Oregon Artists Resource's posts. About the author: SOAR: The Southern Oregon Artist's Resource is a directory of Southern Oregon artists, artisans and those who serve them and calendar of their art events, and Art Matters!, our blog posting Southern Oregon art events and matters of interest to artists, enthusiasts and patrons of the arts near and far. SOAR was created and is maintained by art advocate and web designer Hannah West in Jacksonville, Oregon to promote our diverse and talented arts community to our visitors and the rest of the world.
Artist of the Month: Marijn Westmijze-Steemers
Check out our recent interview with Marijn Westmijze-Steemers, an illustrator and doll-maker with a love for natural beauty and a mission to live authentically and love the planet!
We’re hosting a holiday giftaway on Instagram with four of our Oregon-based eco-brand friends, with a prize of $400 in gift cards! Check out our latest post for more details on how to enter.
Check out this beautiful video filmed by Rose @a.u.r.a.l.u.n.a on Instagram; nothing could be more relaxing! And, she does a phenomenal job creating oil paint with our Brilliant Yellow pigment. What a great mini-tutorial!
By Leah Fanning Mebane's Earth Art, 31 contributed posts
View all Leah Fanning Mebane's Earth Art's posts. About the author: Leah exhibits her abstract and portraiture work nationally and internationally and has been commissioned for over 400 paintings over the past 15 years. Her studio is outside Jacksonville where she teaches painting, drawing, art marketing and making natural earth paints. See Leah's listing at the Southern Oregon Artists Resource to learn more and make contact.
Autumn is Here! September 22nd is the first day of autumn this year, so we’re celebrating the season’s hues! Join the Natural Earth Paint family this fall in gratitude for what our beautiful planet has to offer. Natural Earth Paint on Paper 10% Off Individual Earth & Mineral Pigments Looking to add the colors of fall to your natural palette? Enjoy 10% off our individual Earth & Mineral Pigments with the code FinallyFall! Code expires October 15th. Shop Now Artist of the Month: Tasha Cathey We interviewed Tasha Cathey this month, one of our affiliates and earth pigment inspirations! Check out the full interview on our blog for insights into her earth pigment process and personal artistic journey into the world of natural paint. Read More Painted Egg Carton Masks! Our friends Arrow and Jade at @chasing_arrow on Instagram created this nature-inspired mask tutorial using recycled materials, earth-friendly decorations, and Natural Earth Paint! Our Natural Earth Paint Kit was a perfect addition to their eco-friendly project. Check out their instructions at the link below! Get Crafty Want to get creative with your favorite Natural Earth Paint pigments?
Check out the Recipes section of our website for innovative uses of our products for fine artists and families! Have questions about our eco-friendly products? Visit our FAQ page or send us an email at [email protected] Interested in purchasing from Natural Earth Paint? Visit our Website for more details on our high-quality, non-toxic, and eco-friendly products.
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1886 contributed posts
View all Southern Oregon Artists Resource's posts. About the author: SOAR: The Southern Oregon Artist's Resource is a directory of Southern Oregon artists, artisans and those who serve them and calendar of their art events, and Art Matters!, our blog posting Southern Oregon art events and matters of interest to artists, enthusiasts and patrons of the arts near and far. SOAR was created and is maintained by art advocate and web designer Hannah West in Jacksonville, Oregon to promote our diverse and talented arts community to our visitors and the rest of the world.
Back to School (or home)!
Are you ready for the school year?
Natural Earth Paint offers natural, high-quality supplies that are safe for both the classroom and the home. Whether you’re a parent, a university student, an arts educator, or a life-long learner, we’ve got you covered. We’re offering discounts on our most popular kits as well as ideas for educational opportunities – 8 blog posts on the History of Earth Paint, from Prehistoric times through today!
Using our Natural Earth Paint Kit is as easy as ABC, 123! Just add water, mix, and get painting. For a tutorial on how to paint and play with our kid-friendly paint set, click the button below to watch our video!
Natural earth pigments have colored human history for thousands of years, so they provide a window into the past for learners young and old. Our History Page provides resources to help students learn about the Prehistoric Era, Ancient Egypt, the Middle Ages, and more through the lens of natural pigments. It’s a great resource for teachers and parents alike!
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1886 contributed posts
View all Southern Oregon Artists Resource's posts. About the author: SOAR: The Southern Oregon Artist's Resource is a directory of Southern Oregon artists, artisans and those who serve them and calendar of their art events, and Art Matters!, our blog posting Southern Oregon art events and matters of interest to artists, enthusiasts and patrons of the arts near and far. SOAR was created and is maintained by art advocate and web designer Hannah West in Jacksonville, Oregon to promote our diverse and talented arts community to our visitors and the rest of the world.
Beautiful Body Painting!
Melissa Bruck’s ritual body painting
@melissasartworld on Instagram
If you live in the United States, you know what the biggest national holiday in July is. But did you know that July 9th is World Body Painting Day? What a great excuse to get creative with the most unique and beautiful canvas out there-
You!
10% Off Natural Face Paints
To celebrate World Body Painting Day, we’re offering 10% off all Natural Face Paints! Just use code BodyPaint at checkout. Code expires July 25th.
Dive deep into the innovative, green, and clean world of Natural Earth Paint! Check out our new video that encapsulates our passion, vision, mission, origin story, a sneak peak into our solar-powered workshop, and more!
Want to get started with face and body painting, but aren’t sure how? Check out our Face Paint Tips & Tricks page! You’ll find our best advice on how to use our Natural Face Paints along with a few fun tutorials to try. We also have video tutorials available!
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Natural Earth Paint on Paper
We interviewed Tasha Cathey this month, one of our affiliates and earth pigment inspirations! Check out the 
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