Discover the joy of painting with Paintstones, small, handmade watercolor paints crafted from lightfast pigments, tree sap, and gum arabic. These unique, jewel-like paints offer a tactile, earth-conscious alternative to traditional watercolor pans, making them a beautiful addition to any artist’s toolkit.
Inspired by Nature and a Family Tradition
Paintstones are deeply personal, inspired by the maker’s father, who taught her to identify hematite and search for natural paintstones as a child. He carried these stones in a small cloth wrapper in his art bag, preparing his own paints for decorating ceramic bowls, drums, and rocks. Today, Paintstones carry that same spirit of discovery, creativity, and connection to the natural world.
A Sustainable Alternative to Traditional Watercolor Pans
Designed for artists who value thoughtful materials and sustainable practices, Paintstones are wrapped in beeswax-coated cotton with paper labels identifying each color. They offer a plastic-free alternative to conventional half pans, bringing a more tactile, hands-on experience to your creative practice.
Free up space in your art kit and take your colors wherever inspiration strikes!
Product Details
Materials: Lightfast pigments, tree sap, and gum arabic
Packaging: Beeswax-coated cotton wrappers with paper color labels
Size: Approximately 7/8" across the wrapper and 5/8" across the paint
Design: Compact, jewel-like watercolor paints for portable art kits
Testing: Colors are third-party tested by Duke University for the Art and Creative Materials Institute (ACMI), according to the applicable ASTM standard.
Whether you’re sketching outdoors, traveling with your art supplies, or experimenting in your studio, Paintstones bring color, craftsmanship, and a little connection to the earth into every painting session.
