How-tos

Crop Art rules
What does it take to get into the State Fair's Crop Art exhibit?

Lot examples
Explore the various "lots" (i.e., categories) in the competition -- with examples!

SUPPLIES

Getting supplies, getting started
It takes more than seeds to do crop art. But not that much more.

What seeds to use, where they are
What seeds are allowed? Where can you get them? The basics are as close as your local grocery store.

List of allowable seeds and plant parts by color

Scroll through "A Selection of Seeds",
crop artist Alissa Groff's photographic survey of many seeds.

Learn how to paint seeds perfectly with this video from prize-winning crop artist Dan L.

TIPS & TOOLS OF THE TRADE

Crop artists share their processes & techniques about bases, transferring designs, glues, finishing, and more.

WATCH CROP BEING MADE

Seed Art with Jill Moe
Full-length video of a crop art class, courtesy of the Stillwater Public Library

Watch a timelapse video of making Bernie Sanders Mask and Mittens by David Steinlicht.

Follow Robin Schwartman's step-by-step progress in building her 2023 novice entry.

Follow Teresa Anderson's step-by-step progress in building her 3-dimensional 2021 project.

Enjoy David Steinlict's photos of his hour-by-hour progress in making 7 crop art pieces.