
Gretels Forest- Velvet Luxe
Regular price $85.00 Save $-85.00Gretel’s Forest – Rich Dark Tropical Green Chalk Paint
Gretel’s Forest is a deep, rich green chalk paint inspired by the enchanting tale of Hansel and Gretel, reimagined as Gretel’s escape into a lush tropical forest filled with palms and vibrant greenery. This evocative shade captures the mystery and beauty of dense foliage, bringing both drama and serenity to interior spaces.
Perfect for tropical, plantation, or moody contemporary interiors, Gretel’s Forest creates depth and atmosphere wherever it’s used. Pair it with warm neutrals, natural woods, or metallic accents for a sophisticated, grounded look. Its matte artisanal finish makes it ideal for walls, feature areas, and furniture pieces that make a statement.
Whether you’re crafting a bold tropical retreat or an elegant modern space, Gretel’s Forest delivers timeless richness and a connection to nature.
For added durability seal your Velvet Luxe paint with The Artisan Company high performing lacquer.
- New Zealand Made
- Approximately 20 square metres coverage
- Little prep required
- Low in VOC
Choose your brush to best suit your next paint project. Read our Brush Guide online here.

The Artisan Company is a New Zealand owned and based company focussed upon making and providing the highest quality decorative paints and tools for homes and all types of spaces. Born out of a rich heritage of bespoke paint finishes on furniture and interiors. With several decades of experience we are unashamedly focused upon luxury DIY products and in helping people achieve bespoke looks in their interiors.
As NZ's only bespoke paint manufacturer making our own exclusive formulations including our flagship Premium Chalk Paint we combine technology with our fine tuned natural skills. We use advanced machinery with an exact accuracy measured within less than a ¼ of a ml and use a custom formulation database with complex colours formulated by hand; most of which can't be replicated by machines. Our trademarked FLOWplus® technology further differentiates our range being built in from the ground up and allowing our thick full bodied and highly pigmented paints to mould and flow effortlessly. We are a proud NZ company who promotes and uses local suppliers and products wherever possible. We also aim to have a positive impact on environment through low VOC paints, minimised wastage and smart use of materials.