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Episode 68: Harshitha Prakash – Gida Living Colours

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Harshitha is the founder of Gida Living Colours. She creates paints with plants and soil, transforming the landscape into vibrant and consciously sourced art materials. Harshitha is a member of the Natural Colours Collective, a group of nature enthusiasts sharing knowledge of natural and sustainable art practices.

 
Listen to hear more about:

  • How Harshitha started Gida Living Colours.

  • The ‘magic’ of using plants to create art materials.

  • The Natural Colours Collective and the workshops they have created.

  • Modifying the hue of natural inks by adding substances to change the pH level.

  • How we can begin to be more mindful of the art materials we choose.

  • Making natural brushes.

  • Creating inks from invasive plant species. 

  • Harshitha’s experience giving hands-on workshops within communities.

Find out more about Harshitha and her work on Instagram @gida_livingcolours.

Follow the Natural Colours Collective on Instagram and take their online courses in creating inks and paints from natural materials. 


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