Monochromatic Seas
Heinrichs Art Studio was started by professional artist John G. Heinrichs as the educational and instructional arm of his other artistic activities as Artist JGH. In opening this studio, John has a vision of helping others learn the joy he experiences each time he is at the easel, painting. However, the negative things that prevented complete enjoyment was the fact the oil painting products commonly on the market are all very harmful to the body. John felt there had to be a better way for “first timers”, beginners, intermediate and advanced level artists to enjoy this fantastic activity without being inundated with health warnings about the products used to learn painting. It is much more fun to learn without having to remember to turn on the fan, open a window, wash your hands every time you handle this or that, don’t get any thinner on your hands……… on and on.
It became a mandate for John to research and test the nontoxic products available and to use these products to provide a safe environment for artists to learn and have fun.
Thus was born the theme central to Heinrichs Art Studio.
Workshops and lessons advertised as NONTOXIC are conducted using oil paints and oil painting products which are certified as NONTOXIC. Advanced and professional level instruction is given using professional grade oil paints, but still using the NONTOXIC brush cleaners and mediums. Professional grade oil paints are used only after instruction is given in the proper handling and use of these paints, which in many cases contain elements posing a risk to health if not handled properly.
(C) 1999 – 2012, by John G. Heinrichs, ACI