Traditional gesso contains rabbit-skin glue Gesso – Italian word for chalk -is usually made from animal glue binder (rabbit-skin glue or fish glue), calcium carbonate or calcium sulfate, water, and sometimes linseed oil. Gesso is used for priming or preparing surfaces to be painted. So … Continue reading
Tonight, December 26, 2012 at 7 p.m. EST, on her HLN show, Issues With Jane Velez-Mitchell, animal activist and talk show host Jane Velez-Mitchell, will be airing a very special episode on vital animal rights issues. I don’t really watch TV anymore since Supreme Master … Continue reading
Are Pentel Oil Pastels vegan? The answer is YES, and here is the letter I got from Pentel regarding this: Dear Valued Consumer: Thank you for contacting Pentel of America through our online site. It is our understanding that our … Continue reading
This is from their website: Materials are listed as containing animal derived ingredients (non animal-free). Those materials not listed contain no ingredients derived from animal sources. (NOTE: This list relates to current materials. Check labels for pigmentation for older product as formulations … Continue reading
Here is what you can find on Golden’s website: Does Golden test on animals? No, we don’t test our products on animals. However many of the raw materials we use have been tested on animals. Do GOLDEN products contain … Continue reading
I’m starting this blog to share my passion (painting) and my journey as a vegan artist. I hope other artists will find it helpful and will be inspired to use only non-animal products in their art. So, without further ado, let’s start … Continue reading
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