ALCHEMY OF COLOR: Turning Dirt & Rocks into EARTH PIGMENTS

Name: ALCHEMY OF COLOR: Turning Dirt & Rocks into EARTH PIGMENTS
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Learn my Favorite Methods to Paint with Mineral Pigments

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Created byKarelia Llerena Montoya

Last updated 7/2022

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What you'll learn

WHERE and HOW TO COLLECT the proper soil and how to IDENTIFY the types of rocks that are ready to be be turned into Pigments.
HOW TO TURN the GEOLOGICAL MATERIAL you have collected into EARTH PIGMENTS. You will only need basic tools to extract the purest pigment from the Earth.
WHICH ARE the BINDERS or MEDIUMS available to convert your earth pigments into paint. You will learn my two favorite methods to create vibrant color palettes.
HOW to paint with earth pigments and some tips to prevent common mistakes when painting on a cotton canvas.

Course content

3 sections • 10 lectures • 1h 0m total length

Intro2:00
This course is designed to unlock your intuitive creativity by learning to make your own earth pigments. I will guide you to collect the proper soil and identify the right rocks to process your Earth Pigments (1st STEP). You will learn to extract the purest pigment from them (2nd STEP) and be able to prepare color palettes to create your next masterpiece (3rd STEP).
What are Earth Pigments3:58
An introduction to the history of earth pigments and how they are different from organic pigments (dyes, plants or insects).
Learn about their composition and the Geology of Color, how the colors of the Earth are related to their geological past.

Tools & Materials3:24
Review the tools to collect your dirt and rocks.
The materials you will require to extract your Earth Pigments from your raw material.
And finally, what you will need to convert them into painting material and to start creating on your canvas.
Collecting the right Soil and Identifying Rocks11:28
Recommendations to choose a good place to collect your colors.
Where to find the best soil and all the methods I know to collect the right samples.
How to identify the proper rocks to extract your pigments from.
Extracting the Earth Pigments13:15
Learn the process of grinding and sifting your dirt and rocks to obtain the first batch of earth pigments.
How to use water to get rid of sand and micro particles to obtain the ultimate purest pigment.
Painting with Earth Pigments14:02
Why it is essential to use painting mediums or binders when working with earth pigments. Which are the mediums available, mostly natural, to create your color palettes.
I will demonstrate the process to turn your pigments into paint using two different mediums: Egg Tempera Medium and Acrylic Medium.
Including a painting tutorial with particular considerations on the use of earth pigments to create painting panels.

Unlock your Creativity3:02
Once you have your Earth Pigments ready, I propose to make the next exercise:
Let’s imagine that you are no longer human or you don’t even have a body, but you do still exist. How would you picture yourself on this planet?
Focus on the answer to this question to paint on your favorite canvas. The goal of this exercise is to connect you with your essence to paint beyond fear and explore different ways to keep growing as an artist.
Finding your Style4:12
How to go beyond limitations and negative beliefs as artists and how to tap into your highest expressibility (let’s call it "your style") to feel more confident in front of the canvas.
Drying Process of your Artwork2:33
How long it takes for your painting to dry completely, depending on the medium you choose. Other considerations on the durability of earth pigment paintings.
Thank You2:27
A reminder to keep experimenting with natural pigments and get inspired by the artistic knowledge of your ancestors or ancient cultures from your area.
Research, explore and enjoy the wonders of this planet.

Requirements

The main tools you will need for this course are very basic: Stone Mortar, Mesh Strainer & Cloth Strainer, Bowls, Canvas & paintbrushes.
No painting experience needed. This is an opportunity to unlock your artistic side.

Description

This course is designed to unlock your intuitive creativity by learning to make your own earth pigments.

I’ll take you back to the roots to evolve your concept of pigments, color and texture. You will learn the differences between painting with organic and inorganic pigments (earth pigments).

You will learn THREE main STEPS:

WHERE and HOW TO COLLECT the proper soil and how to IDENTIFY the types of rocks that are ready to be processed. [This step will unlock a new way of seeing color and dirt].
HOW TO TURN the GEOLOGICAL MATERIAL you have collected into EARTH PIGMENTS. You will only need basic tools to extract the purest pigment from the Earth. [Here you will learn about the alchemy of color].
WHICH ARE the BINDERS or MEDIUMS available to convert your earth pigments into paint. I’ll teach you my two favorite methods (Egg Tempera & Acrylic Substitute) to create vibrant paint to enhance your artwork.

Finally, I will share with you a tutorial on how to paint with earth pigments and some tips to prevent common mistakes. [Here you will learn to create your new masterpiece].

Why take this course?

This course has the potential to improve the way you see art and color, as well as unlock your sense of connection with the Earth. The main purpose is to put theory into practice, you will be given an assignment to Paint with the Pigments you made. This is an opportunity to manifest a new version of yourself on the canvas. Whether you are an artist or not, this course can also work as self-therapy.
You will be guided with an extra lesson (Finding your Style) to also redirect the knowledge of this course in your own work as an artist. And how to utilize these experiences for the evolution of your style and artistic vision.

Who is this course for?

This course is for the artists that are stuck or uninspired. For those who feel a lack of spark in their own lives and have their creativity blocked without knowing why.

And for the ones that love nature and live inspired by it. For the experimental artists that enjoy creating with their hands and don’t mind getting their hands dirty.

This course is also for the inner artist child we all have.

What you will need:

Stone Mortar
Mesh Strainer & Cloth Strainer
Bowls
Canvas & paintbrushes

The journey of making your Earth Pigments is awaiting for you, let it happen.

Love,

Karelia

Who this course is for:

This course is for the artists that are stuck or uninspired.
For those who feel a lack of spark in their own lives and have their creativity blocked without knowing why.
For those who love nature and live inspired by it.
For the experimental artists that enjoy creating with their hands and don’t mind getting their hands dirty.
This course is also for the inner artist child we all have.

ALCHEMY OF COLOR: Turning Dirt & Rocks into EARTH PIGMENTS

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Introduction2 lectures • 6min

Alchemy of Color4 lectures • 42min

Artwork Creation4 lectures • 12min

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