How to Make Professional-Grade Natural Watercolor and Gouache Paint
In How to Make Professional-Grade Natural Watercolor and Gouache Paint, Leah Fanning—artist and founder of Natural Earth Paint—guides you through the process of crafting vibrant, archival-quality paints using earth-derived pigments and eco-friendly ingredients, empowering artists to create sustainably without compromising on quality.
3 Key Takeaways:
- Learn to make your own non-toxic, professional-grade watercolor and gouache paints using natural earth and mineral pigments combined with simple, eco-friendly binders like gum arabic.
- Discover the historical techniques and modern adaptations that allow artists to achieve rich, luminous colors without synthetic additives or heavy metals.
- Understand how to build a sustainable, toxin-free art practice by sourcing natural materials and embracing environmentally conscious methods that benefit both your health and the planet.
About The Speaker
Leah Fanning
Leah Fanning, a professional oil painter and watercolorist, founded the eco-friendly art supplies company, "Natural Earth Paint" in 2011. Her mission is to educate and empower artists to make their own art supplies with natural and non-toxic materials to create archival and lightfast paint.
