Silhouette of leaves above text 'all things nature' on black background.

Welcome to All Things Nature

Ink swatches on watercolor paper, showcasing a spectrum of hues from madder ink, cochineal, and foraged plant pigments.
Artists gathered at a creative retreat in Joshua Tree, experimenting with natural pigments and botanical inks in an open-air studio setting.
Artist’s workspace featuring a work-in-progress painting, ink jars, dried flower petals, and rock pigment powders on a white desk.

Hi, I’m Tanya Val

—a painter, forager, and lover of all things wild and untamed. My art is inspired by the landscapes of Alaska, where towering mountains, endless skies, and vibrant natural colors remind me every day to slow down and truly see the world around me.

Using materials I forage—like soil, plants, and berries—I create abstract paintings that reflect the textures and stories of the land. My journey into sustainable art began near a retreating glacier, a moment that shifted how I think about the earth and the importance of protecting its beauty. Now, everything I create feels like a way to honor nature and share its wonder with others.

This is a space for you to explore the art of slowing down and reconnecting—with creativity, with nature, and maybe even with yourself. Whether you’re here to dive into my paintings, learn how to create with natural materials, or join me on a retreat, I hope you feel at home and inspired to see the world a little differently.

Take a glimpse into my nature-filled creative space.

  • A rustic table with an arrangement of fresh and dried flowers, herbs, a mortar and pestle, and various bowls and jars containing spices and colorful plant-based ingredients.
  • Woman holding baskets of flowers and plants outdoors in a scenic landscape.
  • Art studio with painting supplies, easel, canvas, plants, and dried flowers on a table.
  • Eco-printed fabric with colorful stains and dried flowers
  • Assorted cups of coffee on a white surface with flower petals
  • Woman painting on canvas in art studio
  • Abstract artwork featuring pink and white flowers on a mixed media background with watercolor and ink splatters.
  • Two people outdoors amid large rock formations, one painting on an easel, the other sitting and sketching.
  • Pink and white flowers arranged on a textured surface with a floral ceramic palette containing red pigment.
  • Person with long hair wearing a beige hat and holding plants and a paintbrush, standing outdoors near rocky terrain.
  • Abstract watercolor painting with earthy tones and organic shapes.
  • Jars of natural dyes on stone surface with leaves, outdoor setting
  • Woman painting outdoors with rocks in background, wearing a hat and holding a canvas.
  • Art supplies including paint brushes, watercolor paints, plant leaves, and natural objects on a messy white tabletop.
  • Assorted jars of preserves with roses and a color swatch chart on a countertop.
  • A person holding raw meat near a large black pot outdoors, against a stone wall.
  • Art supplies on a table, including paintbrushes in a container, bowls of pigments, a paint palette, mortar and pestle, and leaves.
  • Person in a blue shirt using a mortar and pestle with colorful powders on a table.
  • Person creating botanical artwork with pressed flowers on fabric or paper, surrounded by bowls of colorful plant materials on a wooden table.
  • Woman arranging flowers and food on a table outdoors.
  • Person holding a seashell and paintbrush, using the shell as a palette against a painted background.
  • Woman in a purple dress holding an abstract painting in a room with plants and a large window.
  • Close-up of a paintbrush mixing various colors and textures on a palette.
An artist applying layers of hand-ground rock pigment paint onto a canvas, creating rich earthy textures and natural color variations.

PAINTING COLLECTIONS

Abstract paintings in wooden frames with dried floral arrangement in a vase on a white surface.

PRINT SHOP

Two women sitting on grass near red flowers with mountains in the background.

CREATING WITH NATURE RETREATS

 

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