Shared by Hannah Grady, Marketing Intern, as Guest Blogger.

Come with nothing but leave with a masterpiece from Twin Lake State Park.

A masterpiece produced during a recent Brush of Nature program

Part of my duties as a marketing intern for the state parks in Central Virginia is taking photographs of events and programs and writing blogs about different topics. So, today I decided to write about one of my favorite programs that I have attended so far.

During a recent visit to Twin Lakes State Park, I attended their Brush of Nature program and it quickly became one of my favorites. A Brush of Nature is a program where you learn how to paint with only materials from nature. The paints are made from mud and the paint brushes are made from plants. All participants are able to make their very own paintbrush and even take it home with them.

Paints are made with materials found in nature like mud

Paint brushes are made from plants

Participants were not only able to leave with a piece of art, but they also left with more knowledge on the history of using natural things for paint. I believe that the best part of this program was having the freedom to create your very own masterpiece.

These young artist enjoyed making their own paint and brushes

For a listing of educational and cultural programs being offered at the park, click here. Finish your masterpiece and then enjoy another favorite of park visitors and myself from The Spot, a hand dipped ice cream.

The park's concession, The Spot offers hand dipped ice cream

Twin Lakes State Park is located near Farmville, about an hour southwest of Richmond. For more information or directions, click here.