See the process of expressively illustrating a flower shop using natural handmade watercolors. A (free) Skillshare course.| Lost in Colours
Planting your own dye garden allows you to grow plants and flowers that can be used to make natural dyes, botanical pigments and inks.| Lost in Colours
Learn Eco-printing techniques to create beautiful patterns on fabric and paper using natural materials. A perfect guide for beginners exploring sustainable art!| Lost in Colours
Discover the world of natural dye plants for balcony gardening and unleash your creativity with vibrant, sustainable colors.| Lost in Colours
Unlock the world of DIY watercolor paints and the art of turning everyday household items into affordable watercolor paints.| Lost in Colours
Delve into the captivating world of botanical colours, unveiling nature's extraordinary range of hues. Empower yourself to create sustainable botanical pigments, elevating your artistic creations.| Lost in Colours
Celebrate the arrival of Spring with natural Holi Colors. A DIY tutorial on making non-toxic and biodegradable Holi colors!| Lost in Colours
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Natural inks can be used on practically any coated or watercolor paper. It may be necessary to explore in order to find a harmonious combination of paper and ink rather than just paper or ink.| Lost in Colours
A simple lightfastness test you can perform to see how your handcrafted colors will fare when sunlight exposes.| Lost in Colours
The last leg of our summer holidays last year was spent in south-eastern Styria, locally known as the Steiriches Vulkanland (Volcano land). This region was a hotspot for volcanoes – but that was 17 million years ago. Today there isn’t any lava spewing out or any scorched black earth. Nature has done its course and created a beautiful lush green landscape of rolling hills. The hillcrests in this region are covered by forest and the valleys are dominated by farmland, vineyards, and dotted w...| Lost in Colours
Explore the captivating realms of lake pigment-making and natural dyeing, unveiling their unique characteristics and creative possibilities.| Lost in Colours
Natural pigments, watercolor paints, plant dyes & inks Painting & Sketching Travel Sketches| Lost in Colours
Watercolour sketching captured my heart only in the last couple of years. Before that, I didn’t know anything about sketching or how to use watercolours for that matter. It’s magic to me that with just a few squiggly lines and some paint, I can record a slice of our life! I wonder why I never did this earlier in my life ..? During summer holidays this year, we decided to travel within our home country, Austria. We spent most of our time in Upper Austria and a bit in lower Austria too. ...| Lost in Colours
Travel sketching in Austria. A creative journey through Bucklige Welt und Lower Austria with a very special stay.| Lost in Colours
Natural Dye Garden Natural pigments, watercolor paints, plant dyes & inks| Lost in Colours
Discover how seasonal changes influence natural pigments| Lost in Colours
Are you an artist who dreams of creating your own natural pigments and paints? Join me on my journey "From Petals to Palette" and learn how to grow a dye garden.| Lost in Colours
Learn to grow a dye garden and explore the beauty of natural colors.| Lost in Colours
Learn how to unlock the hidden colors of Japanese Indigo, beyond its iconic blue, in this informative blog post.| Lost in Colours
Handmade Natural pigments, watercolor paints, plant dyes & inks| Lost in Colours
Explore the art of capturing nature’s colors through plant pigments, a simple and mindful way to connect with the landscape and create a unique color palette.| Lost in Colours
Blue has always been one of my favorite colors, and my first encounter with the magic of indigo took place in the 1990s at a cottage industry exhibition in New Delhi, India. At the time, I didn’t know much about natural colors; all I knew was that the fabric was dyed with vegetable dye—a term that felt foreign to me. But what truly captivated me was the stunning blue of the indigo—it was mesmerizing. Indigo has a fascinating history, woven into the cultural fabrics of many societies acr...| Lost in Colours
Natural pigments, watercolor paints, plant dyes & inks| Lost in Colours
Step-by-step watercolor tutorial using natural pigments.| Lost in Colours
In the realm of blue pigments, both natural and synthetic options offer distinct advantages and appeal to artists, manufacturers, and consumers alike. While natural pigments evoke a sense of tradition and craftsmanship, synthetic alternatives provide reliability and versatility. Ultimately, the choice between natural and synthetic blue pigments depends on individual preferences, artistic requirements, and ethical considerations, highlighting the diverse and dynamic nature of the pigment indus...| Lost in Colours
Explore the vibrant journey of safflower petal dye extraction, lake pigment creation, and natural dyeing for artistic watercolor paints.| Lost in Colours
Discover the colorful world of Japanese Knotweed as we explore its potential for natural dyeing and pigment production.| Lost in Colours
Unlock the magic of color mixing with Natural Earth Pigments.| Lost in Colours
Explore the beauty of winter's dormant plant life, crafting enduring natural inks favored botanical sources in this article.| Lost in Colours