The organic artist Make your own paint, paper, pens, pigments, prints, and more from nature

This book offers an alternative to mass-produced art supplies, explaining that artists can do more than just depict a landscape; they can use it as an art supply store, too. The guide resembles a cookbook and provides a wealth of suggestions and processes for making one's own charcoal, pens, crayons, inks, paper, and sketchbooks. Neddo, who teaches Stone-Age living skills at -Vermont's Roots School, challenges the reader to be more engaged with the outside world through ancient-inspired craft techniques. The author's fresh take on creativity emphasizes respect for the natural world and strives to transform fear of the unknown into curiosity. VERDICT This guide holds appeal for artists and craftspeople of various skill levels and complements environmental and naturalist titles. © Copyright 2015. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.