Found and Ground by Caroline Ross
Item #:
B4518
$24.95
Discover how to craft your own natural watercolor paints, oak gall ink, and even the brushes and pens to use with them. Found and Ground guides you in foraging for local materials and mastering the art of simple, natural paint-making. This book is perfect for anyone seeking a greener, more sustainable approach to art. It covers everything from sourcing raw materials to refining them into beautiful, natural paints.
Found and Ground is a must-have for those wanting to move away from plastics, like those found in acrylic paints. Caroline Ross shares her knowledge on foraging safely and effectively, teaching you how to create paint from the rocks, clay, and soil around you. You'll learn to make a variety of natural paints, including watercolor, gouache, tempera, and innovative vegan 'egg paint' alternatives.
Written for a general audience, all art techniques and terms are clearly explained with step-by-step instructions. This book will inspire new ideas for those feeling stuck with their watercolors and introduce timeless, sustainable practices.
"In this book I invite you to explore, remember, and appreciate the vast variety of colour that there is right under our noses, and beneath our feet. We'll learn our home area first, paying attention to what we often overlook." ––Caroline Ross, Introduction.
Softcover; 128 pages; 8.5" x 11"
Discover how to craft your own natural watercolor paints, oak gall ink, and even the brushes and pens to use with them. Found and Ground guides you in foraging for local materials and mastering the art of simple, natural paint-making. This book is perfect for anyone seeking a greener, more sustainable approach to art. It covers everything from sourcing raw materials to refining them into beautiful, natural paints.
Found and Ground is a must-have for those wanting to move away from plastics, like those found in acrylic paints. Caroline Ross shares her knowledge on foraging safely and effectively, teaching you how to create paint from the rocks, clay, and soil around you. You'll learn to make a variety of natural paints, including watercolor, gouache, tempera, and innovative vegan 'egg paint' alternatives.
Written for a general audience, all art techniques and terms are clearly explained with step-by-step instructions. This book will inspire new ideas for those feeling stuck with their watercolors and introduce timeless, sustainable practices.
"In this book I invite you to explore, remember, and appreciate the vast variety of colour that there is right under our noses, and beneath our feet. We'll learn our home area first, paying attention to what we often overlook." ––Caroline Ross, Introduction.
Softcover; 128 pages; 8.5" x 11"
| Binding | Glue |
| Skill Level | Intermediate, Advanced |
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