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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 Continue reading Are Your Non-Toxic Art Supplies Really Toxin-Free? By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1886 contributed posts
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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. Continue reading Natural Earth Paint Easter Sale By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1886 contributed posts
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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 Continue reading Celebrating 10 Years of Natural Earth Paint By Leah Fanning Mebane's Earth Art, 31 contributed posts
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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 Paper10% 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 NowArtist 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 MorePainted 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! Continue reading Natural Earth Paints October Newsletter and Discount By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1886 contributed posts
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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! 10% Off Natural Earth Paint Kits Start the school year off right with 10% off our Complete Eco-Friendly Oil Paint Kit and our Natural Earth Paint Kit for students of all ages! Just use code BackToSchool at checkout. Code expires September 8th. Shop Now Natural Earth Paint Kit Tutorial Using our Natural Earth Paint Kit is as easy as ABC, 123! Just add water, mix, and get painting. For a tutorial on Continue reading Back to School with Earth Paints By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1886 contributed posts
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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 50th to Earth Day! While we’re unable to gather together today and honor the Earth, we’ve compiled some fabulous tutorials, giveaways and inspirations for healing the Earth on this beautiful Spring Day! DIY Craft: Natural Salt Dough Earth Fun & Easy Natural Craft using Earth Paints and a few simple ingredients. Tutorial HERE MyPlanetMyPledge Take out your art supplies and make a pledge to support the earth and ecologically-run family farms. 1. Create a sign showing your pledge 2. Hang the sign in your window 3.Snap a picture and post it on social media with the hashtag, “#MyPlanetMyPledge” Examples of Pledges: “I pledge to eat only locally raised meat”, “I pledge to shop local”, etc. FREE GIVEAWAY CONTEST We’ve partnered with artist, @lauren_sauder and giving away a collection of earth pigments, a color mixing chart, and an exclusively printed copy of Lauren’s workbook, “The Continue reading Happy 50th Earth Day from Natural Earth Paint! By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1886 contributed posts
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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.  Watch our NEW VIDEO and get ideas on Painting Easter Eggs! ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?vltJ8xYJUpWE ) Learn some Fun EASTER EGG DYEING Techniques Watch our NEW VIDEO and get ideas on Painting Easter Eggs! Learn some Fun EASTER EGG DYEING Techniques in this new VIDEO! ©2017 Natural Earth Paint | 330 E. Hersey Street, Suite 6, Ashland, Oregon 97520 Continue reading Earth Paint Celebrates Spring with Egg Dye Kits and More By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1886 contributed posts
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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.  Natural Earth Paint News August 2016 ARTIST HIGHLIGHT: Eco Artist and Survivor Finds Love through Earth Art Eco artist, Pamela Hoke, has been on an artistic journey for many years to express nature as love through her writing and art. She wrote the book “Natural Self Discovery,” and is currently creating a revised edition, which describes her recent move to the Pacific Northwest, her recent challenge with breast cancer, and a shift to Natural Earth Paints as her new medium. Her quest to discover a more earth-friendly and body-friendly art medium came about after she received two emergency grants from The Gottleib Foundation and The Haven Foundation. After surviving the worst part of her breast cancer experience, these grants helped empower her to invest in creating her entire paint inventory with Natural Earth Pigments, as it allowed her to have one paint source through Continue reading Natural Earth Paint News August 2016 By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1886 contributed posts
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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.  Natural Earth Paints Eco Friendly Artist, Interview with Laura Zepeda; New products from Natural Earth Paints; Watch artist Jenay Elder mix non-toxic oil paints using pure earth pigments, walnut oil and Eco-Solve. Continue reading Natural Earth Paints – Eco-Friendly Artist By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1886 contributed posts
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