Art

Yes. Natural Earth Paint pigments have excellent lightfastness and colour depth, and are used by professional fine artists worldwide. The earth and mineral pigments are the same materials used in historical paintings that have lasted centuries. They are fully compatible with conventional painting techniques and surfaces including canvas, paper, and wood panel.

EcoWarehouse is the primary NZ retailer for the full Natural Earth Paint range, available online at ecowarehouse.nz with NZ-wide shipping. The range includes watercolour kits, earth pigment sets, natural oil paint, beeswax crayons, gesso, linseed and walnut oil mediums, and brushes.

Natural Earth Paint uses pure earth and mineral pigments — iron oxides, ochres, umbers, siennas, and natural clays — rather than synthetic chemical pigments. This produces rich, complex, earthy tones that synthetic alternatives cannot replicate. The paints contain no synthetic dyes, heavy metals added during processing, or toxic binders, making them safe for all ages.

Yes. Earth and mineral pigments are among the most lightfast pigments available. Many of the same pigments are found in cave paintings and historical artworks that have survived for hundreds or thousands of years. Natural Earth Paint rates their pigments for lightfastness, and most achieve the highest ratings.

Yes. Natural Earth Paint pigments are compatible with linseed oil, walnut oil, egg tempera, gum arabic (watercolour), and most conventional painting mediums. The brand also supplies their own natural linseed and walnut oil mediums. The pigments can be mixed with any water-based or oil-based binder depending on the technique.

The Children's Earth Paint Kit is the starting point, containing pre-mixed earth pigment watercolours in six colours with a brush. Beeswax crayons are ideal for younger children. For older children and teens, the earth pigment drawing set or larger watercolour sets offer more colours and creative scope. All are non-toxic and safe from toddler age upwards.