This course will teach you three simple steps on how to use dirt and rocks to create an amazing piece of artwork.

You will learn three techniques to turn your mineral pigments into paint: How to prepare Egg Tempera, how to make your own watercolors and how to use acrylic medium to obtain your paint.

The STEPS:

STEP ONE

WHERE to find beautiful colors in nature. HOW TO COLLECT the proper type of soil and how to IDENTIFY rocks that can be easily crushed.
STEP TWO

HOW TO TURN the GEOLOGICAL MATERIAL (your mineral samples) into EARTH PIGMENTS. You will need basic tools to extract the final pigment from the Earth.
STEP 3

LEARN ABOUT THE BINDERS and MEDIUMS to convert your earth pigments into paint. I’ll teach you my two favorite methods (Egg Tempera & Acrylic Substitute) to create vibrant paint.

I will also share with you a tutorial on how to paint with earth pigments and some tips to prevent common mistakes.
2023 UPDATE

This update includes two more lessons:

- TUTORIAL for Sifting the Finest Pigment. New and faster method to obtain the finest pigment from your mineral samples without water.

- HOW TO MAKE WATERCOLORS from Earth Pigments. Step by step tutorial on how to craft your own watercolors using Gum Arabic powder.

Why take this class?

To improve your creativity by connecting with the making process of your own paint. This experience has the potential to serve as organic inspiration and to spark new ideas by learning a bit from the old practices that were part of the artist’s lives.
The Class Project will be focused on Painting with the Pigments you gathered in nature. This is an opportunity to explore a different artistic outcome. This class will motivate you to expand your self-expression as an artist and human being.
To enrich your current work and personal style as an artist. By immersing yourself in the alchemical process of making mineral paint, you can experience an expansion of your artistic vision.
To connect with nature and infuse your art with the beauty of the earth. Painting with mineral pigments can be very therapeutic and help you connect with your inner self.

Who is this course for?

This course is for the artists looking for inspiration. For those who feel a desire to keep learning and experiencing new ways to expand their creative process..

For everyone who loves spending time in nature.

For the crafty souls who are seeking new activities and love to spend quality time.

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 (or big flat stones)
Mesh Strainer & Cloth Strainer
Bowls
Canvas & paintbrushes
Egg yolks or acrylic medium. If you don’t have any of these, you can simply use white glue.

The journey of making your Earth Pigments is awaiting for you. Join me.

Much love,

Karelia

Bettina

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