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By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 2007 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.
Eco Artist of the Month:Melissa Jenkins
“Our Natural World in Miniature” 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 while working with acrylics and Natural Varnish. Her paintings are miniature and require a magnifying glass to paint! Check it out …. Read More
New!3 Organic Oil Painting Mediums
We’ve added three new products to our Fine Art Supplies! These SOMA Oil Painting Mediums are 100% organic and hand-crafted. They are crafted to speed or slow drying, and increase luminosity, richness, and glow. Professional artists swear by these, nationwide!
Unsurpassed in quality, they bring an indescribable radiance to oil paintings!Shop Here
Watch the Natural VarnishTransform Her Paintings! Watch what happens as “Cassy Draws” brushes on Natural Varnish! It’s hard to believe! Watch Here
Learn to Build a Guitar Neckwith Tim Sway! Scroll to minute 7:10 to see Tim do his final varnish with Natural Varnish! Watch Here
Read Leah’s Latest Interview: “Creating Natural Earth Paint Was Good for Her Body, Good for Her Soul”
Leah was recently interviewed by Art Materials Retailer, where she spoke about her journey of creating Natural Earth Paint, launching the Natural Acrylik Paint, and the importance of natural art supplies. Full interview below! Read Here
Zero Waste Packaging!
Now available – all pigments and natural earth paints are available in a brown paper bag, tied with hemp twine. No labels, tape, or printing. Available Here.
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, 2007 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.
Our Natural Acrylik Paint Has Arrived! Learn about Natural Acrylik Paint here! The first of it’s kind! After five years of formulation and testing, Natural Earth Paint is excited to share our newest product! Natural Acrylik Paints – sold in tubes and as a set. Plant-Based, Eco-friendly & Archival, these water-based paints behave exactly like conventional acrylic paints. Free of carcinogenic additives and petrochemicals, this paint is made with a plant-based resin, natural pigments and bio-based ingredients. Shop Here
Natural Acrylik Paint: FAQ
Q: How are these paints different from conventional acrylics? A:Conventional acrylic is made with a petroleum-based resin and a host of carcinogenic additives and preservatives (that give it specific properties and a long shelf-life). It also commonly includes petroleum-based or heavy metal pigments. Our paints are made with a plant-based resin, natural pigments, and bio-based ingredients while creating a final finish exactly like acrylic in that it is water-resistant, professional quality, and archival.
Q: When will they be available in Canada, Europe, Australia/ New Zealand, and other countries? A: Our distributors in Canada, Europe, and Australia/ New Zealand are making their orders now so they should be available on their websites in 1-2 months. All other countries can order direct from us! www.naturalearthpaint.ca Canada www.naturalearthpaint.eu/en Europe Australia & New Zealand
Q: Can these be used as water-resistant natural fabric paints? A: Yes
Q: Can I mix these paints with conventional acrylic paints? A: Yes, they mix perfectly with conventional paints. Shop Now
8 Colors Available now! Venetian Red, Yellow Ochre, Emerald Green, Ultramarine Blue, Ultramarine Purple, Black Ochre, Titanium White, and Burnt Sienna. 7 more coming in September Including Primary Red, Orange, Yellow, French Turquoise, Gold Mica, Silver Mica & Copper Mica.
Connect with us on Tik Tok! Did you know we have a Tik Tok account? Open up your Camera App and scan the QR code to follow us for tips, tricks, and product videos! We hope to see you there!
Customer Stories – Nadine Nadine shares her story of how and why she chose to switch from conventional oil paints to Natural Earth Paint. Thank you Nadine!
Now available – all pigments and natural earth paints are available in a brown paper bag, tied with hemp twine. No labels, tape, or printing. Available Here.
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?
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 2007 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.
Not sure exactly what to get your loved one for the holidays? Stress no longer – we have created the perfect guide for you! Read The Holiday Gift Guide Looking for Videography Intern
Are you a college student who’d like school credit in exchange for creating videos about our natural art supplies? Please reach out and we’ll share more details. 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, 2007 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.
🎃Sustainable Halloween Crafts🎃
10% Off Face Paint Supplies & Eco-Friendly Glitter Have a sustainable Halloween with 10% off our Natural Face Paints & Biodegradable, Eco-Friendly Glitters. Use code Spooky22 at checkout until October 31st. Valid for US customers only. Expires on October 31, 2022. Shop Now
Eco-Glitter FAQ Is Eco-Glitter plastic-free? Yes, our Eco-Glitters are 100% plastic-free and aluminum free! Is Eco-Glitter biodegradable? Yes, our Eco-Glitters are certified biodegradable and will not put microplastics out into the environment! Is Eco-Glitter safe to use on your skin? Yes, our Eco-Glitters are both cosmetic-grade and FDA-compliant for use around the lips!
Learn About Making Your Own Art Supplies Learn about the fundamentals of creating your own natural, non-toxic art supplies. Watch Now
Sustainable Halloween Craft Inspo
You’ve carved your pumpkin and have a lot of cut out pieces that you’d normally throw away! Why not try turning them into natural stamps with our Natural Earth Paint Kit! Read More
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, 2007 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!
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 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
Coupons valid for US customers only. Expires September 30th. Have questions for us? Check out our FAQ page or contact us at [email protected].
Interested in learning more about how to use our products? Visit our Resources Page!
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 2007 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
Coupons valid for US customers only. Expires September 30th. Have questions for us? Check out our FAQ page or contact us at [email protected].
Interested in learning more about how to use our products? Visit our Resources Page!
By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 2007 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, 2007 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, 2007 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
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