(Entertainment-NewsWire.com, October 06, 2014 ) New York, New York -- Vegetarians and Vegans around the world work throughout the month of October to bring awareness to the advantages of eating a meat free diet. Vegetarianism has been regaining popularity recently because of the health advantages associated with plant-based diets. However, the health benefits associated with vegetarian and vegan diets is not the only reason why many people choose to stop consuming animal products. With the increased awareness of global animal farming practices, some have chosen to avoid all animal products for ethical reasons.
Artists have traditionally been at the forefront of movements advocating ethical changes in society. Every generation throughout history has had its share of prominent vegetarian artists and thinkers. From Leonard da Vinci during the Renaissance to modern day pop culture icon Peter Max, artists have embraced vegetarianism. However, it has only been recently that artists have had the option of using paintbrushes without animal hair.
The use of synthetic fiber in paintbrushes has meant that artists now have a choice to align their ethical and dietary beliefs with their artwork. Synthetic paintbrush quality has improved considerably with the development of artificial fibers that can mimic the qualities of natural hair. Synthetic paintbrushes are no longer considered an inferior tool unsuitable for fine art.
Hand Touched Crafts; have developed a range of synthetic paintbrushes for the student artist to learn their craft. Their Student Artist Brush Set is a mixture of 12 paintbrushes of various size and brush head shape. The brushes are short handled and come in a black artist roll, making it a convenient set to carry to class, workshops or outdoor painting locations. The set is suitable for artists of multiple mediums, handcrafted in the United States and are vegan friendly.
Ms Tammy Hill of Hand Touched Crafts talked about the company's Vegetarian Awareness Promotion. "At Hand Touched Crafts we are aware that many of our customers believe that the act of creation should be a positive experience and that means starting with the right tools. If an artist wants to convey a message about the beauty of the natural world around them, then being respectful of that world and the creatures they share it with is important. Choosing not to paint with brushes that depend on the exploitation and harm of animals is part of the process.
This is why we have decided to celebrate Vegetarian Awareness Month with a discount promotion on our Student Artist Brush Set. During the month of October, customers will be able to use the discount code when they purchase our brush set from Amazon. We will also be sharing some of our staff’s favorite vegetarian recipes on our Facebook page for those keen to experience vegetarian cooking".
Those wishing to purchase Hand Touched Crafts, Student Artist Brush Set can do so from Amazon.com or the company website.
About Hand Touched Crafts
The company is dedicated to promoting handmade artistic activities, selling fine arts and hobby draft supplies online. Their mission is to provide the best tools and information to artists, who can then go on to create their projects and bring the positive healing power of creativity into their lives and community. Hand Touched Crafts is committed to offering exceptional art & crafts supplies for every budget. They also strive to provide fast, friendly service to all customers.
