How to Make Professional-Grade Natural Watercolor and Gouache Paint

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:

  1. 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.
  2. Discover the historical techniques and modern adaptations that allow artists to achieve rich, luminous colors without synthetic additives or heavy metals.
  3. 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.


25 June 2025, 07:00 PM

07:00 PM - 07:30 PM

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About The Speaker

Leah Fanning

Leah Fanning

Natural Earth Paint