natural earth pigments
earth pigments, iron-rich ochres derived from geological matter ground into an insoluble pigment powder
what are natural earth pigments?
pigments
A pigment is an insoluble material that is chemically unaffected by mediums. It adheres to a surface through the use of a binder. A pigment can be synthetically created or naturally occurring.
Earth pigments
An earth pigment is an iron-rich mineral that comes from geological matter. It can be ground into an insoluble pigment powder and is commonly used in paint and drawing materials. Its first use dates back to over 30,000 years ago.
ochre
Ochre is both a material and a color. In the material sense, ochre is a hydrated iron oxide mineral or a natural earth pigment made up primarily of iron and oxygen.
a geology of color,
natural earth pigment book
Explore the artist’s field guide to natural earth pigments
A Geology of Color is a how-to art book for painters, drawers, and colorists who seek detailed information about identifying, collecting and using earth pigments in their personal studio. This book will share the deeply mindful process to finding and collecting earth pigments, while also providing guidelines and components for how to make paint and drawing materials. A Geology of Color will inspire creatives to take the first step towards heightened awareness and genuine reverence for the natural world.
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natural earth pigments
earth pigment mentorships
Join me in my studio to learn about natural earth pigments and the creative process. Each pigment mentorship is structured to fit you and your individual learning goals no matter what stage you are in your artistic journey, beginner, intermediate, or advanced. I cater each mentorship to meet your individual curiosities—to open many conversations that will help you experience full immersion, learning, and growth in both the studio and earth pigments.
collect natural earth pigments
Learn how to find and use resources to locate natural earth pigments in abundance. You will learn how to discover location and collect using sustainable practices.
process natural earth pigments
Walk through the earth pigment process step-by-step—from refining the pigment into an artist grade powder to building your own binders.
discover a sustainable studio practice
Find harmony in your creative practice and business. Learn how to tell your story through the pigment process, create and curate a collection of art, and how to maintain a sustainable studio and workflow.
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“this investigation will become a part of your life, connecting you to the landscape in so many unexpected ways.
— A Geology of Color