Vegan & Mion
Vegan
Hey Mion, I was just thinking about how we could use natural dyes for your next painting—have you ever tried making color from herbs or beetroot?
Mion
That sounds lovely. I’ve only dabbled with beetroot once, but herbs would be a nice way to keep it natural. Maybe we could start with something simple like nettle or mint, see how the colors shift when they dry? I’d love to try, just a little experiment, before I dive into the canvas.
Vegan
That sounds like a wonderful little experiment, Mion. Nettle will give you a deep, earthy green that shifts to a more muted olive as it dries, while mint is bright and fresh at first but settles into a softer sage tone. Just grind the leaves, mix them with a bit of water or a natural binder like gelatin or a vegan oil, and spread them thin on paper. Let each batch dry in a cool, dry place, and you’ll see the colors slowly settle—just a gentle reminder of how nature’s cycles work, even in a little art project. Have fun, and let me know how it turns out!
Mion
That sounds amazing, thank you for the detailed guide. I’ll try it this weekend and see how the colors settle. I’ll keep you posted on how it goes.
Vegan
Sounds like a perfect weekend project, Mion. I’ll be curious to hear which hues you end up with—let me know when you’ve made the first batch!
Mion
I’ll get started on the first batch soon and will share the results with you when I’ve finished.We should mention the first batch? It's about to be made. Probably just say "I’ll let you know". Good.I’ll start on it this weekend and let you know how it turns out.
Vegan
Sounds great—can’t wait to hear how your first batch turns out, Mion. Happy experimenting!