Meadow Herbarium

:: Meadow Herbarium :: Watercolor Palette Six Half Pans A botanical collection inspired by wild meadow flora, pressed herbs, and the softened colors of summer fields beneath open sky. Meadow Herbarium gathers six harmonious hues drawn from petals, grasses, and alpine air—earthy, luminous, and quietly nostalgic. From warm clay reds and golden blossoms to softened greens, airy blues, and deep floral violet, each shade has been composed to move gracefully together across the page, offering balance, atmosphere, and natural harmony within every palette. Hand-poured in small batches, each half pan reflects attentive artisan craftsmanship, designed for elegant flow, delicate layering, and richly dimensional washes. Watercolors swatched clockwise from top left include: Bee Balm — a warm clay red with earthy botanical depth Calendula — a soft golden yellow glowing with sunlit warmth Sweetgrass — a gentle leaf green, fresh and subdued Blue Spruce — a tranquil blue-green inspired by evergreen shadow and alpine air Flaxflower — a soft sky blue with airy clarity Wild Iris — a deep violet carrying floral richness and evening depth Together, the collection evokes the feeling of a carefully gathered herbarium—wild blooms pressed between pages, meadow grasses swaying in mountain light, and pigments shaped by the quiet poetry of the natural world. Materials and Making Mineral pigments blended with a natural watercolor binder of distilled water, honey, glycerin, and acacia sap. Each pan is poured by hand and allowed to settle according to studio rhythm, capturing the nuances of color and texture. Lightfast, with natural granulation and responsive layering. Context Wildthorne palettes support the placement of solitary bee nests in protected habitats throughout the Pacific Northwest, advancing pollinator stewardship. Made to be experienced slowly, returned to often, and lived with over time. Availability is limited. For your safety: external use only. Avoid ingestion and keep out of reach of children. Learn more about materials & paintmaking → Materials & Craft Supports Wildthorne’s Watercolors for Wildlife initiative → Watercolors for Wildlife