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How Earth Pigments Transform Your Creative Practice
The earth pigment process is full of discovery and the act is quite transformative. It influences the way you perceive the world and moves throughout your creative practice. This topic is so dear to me, and while writing is a big part of my creative process, I also enjoy sharing creative conversations. Today, I am bringing you something that is a bit more personal—a true and honest dialogue. In the above audio recording, I give three ways earth pigments inspire a deeper connection with our outer landscapes, our inner landscapes, and our creative practice. Below are written notes from the recording for you to reflect upon, and explore deeper.
What Are Earth Pigments? Exploring the Geology of Natural Earth Pigments
Natural earth pigments range in color—from warm yellows, burnt reds, browns, earth greens, and even blue. These naturally occurring phenomena get their colors from minerals, and in the studio, they transform into the most beautiful artistic colors that reveal the hidden beauty of iron.