The Organic Artist by Nick Neddo

I give this book ten out of ten acorns!

The layout, photography and information are all excellent...very well written and illustrated.

I like how he explains each procedure in detail and also allows for variations.
He encourages us to experiment and most of all have fun.
There are so many interesting ideas here for adults and children alike it was hard to focus on one to try.
The crayons caught my interest first, beeswax and pigment. I have been collecting small red stones and feel like they would grind well and be a wonderful color.  He suggests japanese knotweed tubes to mold the crayons, something that can be removed easily when they are set up.  I think I can find something more local, which is something he encourages.

I love the fact that along with experimenting and coming up with step by step instructions for a diverse set of organic art supplies, he also uses them in his own amazing art work.   He even explains how to wood fire the clay vessels he makes to hold the paints.

I'm excited about this book...if anyone is into gift giving this might be 'the one'.

I gave this book to an artist friend and client, without having read it myself, and I think they enjoyed it, though sometimes you don't know if they are just being polite.

So today I was overjoyed to hear your glowing review, Judith!

Now, I think another artist (or two?) might be getting this for Christmas this year...