This little book is an exploration of color found, foraged, and grown, mostly in North Central Florida. Through a wide palette of natural inks and watercolor paints, artist and author Melissa DeSa invites readers to discover the vibrant hues hidden in the plants around us.

Across 120 full-color pages, Melissa shares the plants, processes, experiments, and artwork that have shaped her practice with natural pigments. Discover the native and cultivated plants behind each color, follow detailed recipes for making your own inks and watercolor paints, and find inspiration to begin experimenting with the living palette all around you.

Part field guide, part art book, and part invitation to slow down and look more closely, these pages offer both practical instruction and quiet moments of gratitude for the plants that make each hue possible. A special section of creative activities invites children to explore the wonder of natural color.

Whether you’re an experienced artist, a curious gardener, or simply someone who delights in the colors of the natural world, this little book is an invitation to gather, experiment, and make something beautiful.