Today was pretty hot. 95*F and humid. But even if it doesn’t feel like fall yet, and we’re still in the dog days of summer, I can see a difference in the way it looks outside. The angle of the … Read the rest “Autumn is on the Way, Wild Ozark Events, and a Prize”
Category: Nature
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Nature Fantasy Paintings? Click through to see the start of my new series.
Ordinarily I paint real things that have a photograph backing them up to give me some guidance. But in between those paintings, I like to deviate a bit and paint nature fantasy. I get to indulge in my love of … Read the rest “Nature Fantasy Paintings? Click through to see the start of my new series.”
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Wild Mountain Mint – Whiteleaf Mountain Mint
Wild mountain mint grows in abundance here at Wild Ozark. This particular variety is called White-leaf Mountain Mint. While this post was originally created in 2016, I still enjoying seeing and using these aromatic plants. My own use of them … Read the rest “Wild Mountain Mint – Whiteleaf Mountain Mint”
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Making My Own Watercolor Paints from Ozark Pigments
2023 Anniversary Update
This year I’m not making many watercolor paints, except in workshops. Instead, I’ve begun to focus on making oil paints from these earthy Ozark pigments! The passion is still strong for the colors, but it is so … Read the rest “Making My Own Watercolor Paints from Ozark Pigments”
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Handmade, Wild-crafted Paleo Paints Mini Cubes
Paleo Paints Mini’s are mini cubes of watercolor paints using Ozark pigments. Each one is approximately 3/8 inch cubes. They’re wild-crafted and handmade. Smaller than a standard half-pan but far larger than a sample dot, these are perfect for creating … Read the rest “Handmade, Wild-crafted Paleo Paints Mini Cubes”
