:: Benthos ::

A submersion into the deep coral studded layers of the Pacific Benthic zone, an underwater realm teeming with life. Benthos, derived from the ancient Greek word for “the depths of the sea,” evokes the mystery and richness of this hidden world.

Within the soft fronds of kelp forests anchored by their holdfasts, and across the gentle sway of seagrass meadows, a thriving habitat of sea anemones, sponges, crustaceans, and echinoderms flourishes.

The Benthos Palette features six handcrafted gemstone mineral watercolors, created in our forest studio to reflect the beauty of the natural world. Each pigment mirrors the layered sediment of rock, sand, and silt offering a range of particle textures, natural shimmer, and ocean inspired hues.

Colours swatched from clockwise top left to right

Peach Agate / Serpentine / Sodalite

Lacquerware Hematite / Tiger’s Eye / Jade

Each ‘Benthos’ palette of watercolors will be gift-wrapped and sent to you in your choice of a portable re-usable metal tin, or compostable eco-friendly bamboo.

Our lovely mineral watercolor paints have beautiful granulation and can be layered from thick to thin. Artist-grade and lightfast, each pan is hand-poured to exacting traditional recipes and techniques in our studio using the highest quality earth pigments, and natural watercolor binding medium made from distilled water, honey, glycerine, and the sap of acacia trees.

Please choose carefully. Our gemstone watercolor paints are available for anyone to purchase and enjoy, but it's important to know they behave quite differently from factory-made or synthetic watercolors. Handcrafted from natural earth minerals and crystals, these paints have a texture similar to wet sand. Unlike conventional watercolors, they do not readily soak into the paper. Instead, they gently hover on the surface—much like waterlilies.

We recommend using water sparingly and with care. Avoid overwhelming the paints; instead, build color gradually in layers to achieve richer saturation.

Please note: All sales are final. We do not offer refunds or exchanges for this item.

Watercolors for Wildlife

Every Wildthorne watercolor, palette, or piece of jewelry directly funds the creation of solitary bee nests placed in wild and protected habitats across the Pacific Northwest. These nests offer critical refuge for native bees who face increasing habitat loss.

Your purchase supports field conservation efforts, ecological stewardship, and the regeneration of pollinator safe lands.

Handmade watercolors created in rhythm with the seasons. Inspired by and made for the wild.

subject to availability

+ Our commitment to environmental responsibility. You can choose to have your watercolors sent in eco-friendly, tree-free, compostable packaging, or a recyclable metal tin from the drop-down menu.