Making Botanical Ink: Write, Draw and Paint With Nature

Making your own natural ink not only gives you beautiful and interesting colors to create with, but it provides a deep connection to the natural world. It’s also just really fun!
Join natural dye artist Casey Newman (@cedardellforestfarm) and be transported to her farm in the Oregon forest to learn to make your own botanical ink. Ink is an incredibly versatile art medium and using plants to make ink is not only a great way to get interesting colors but it also a very rewarding way to interact with nature no matter what the season.
In this course, you will be introduced to many plant sources that create inks and you will learn how to modify your ink to create different natural colors. You will also learn tips and tricks for using your ink in numerous ways - writing, drawing, painting, and even some unconventional methods.
In this course you will learn how to:
Select plants that are suitable for making ink
Get beautiful brown color from your selected plants
Modify the color of your ink to create darker brown and black hues
Store and care for your botanical ink
Use your ink in many ways including, writing, drawing, and painting
Paint a beautiful landscape using your handmade botanical ink
By the end of this course you will be able to make your own botanical inks to incorporate into your creative life in a multitude of ways.