Flying with Rainbows

Centuries ago humans purposefully crafted pigments from charcoal, bones, ochres, clays and by grinding colourful stones to make paint for creating art. Mother Natures pigment rich earth resources are sadly ignored today. We take for granted shopping for a kaleidoscope of stunning synthetic colours available for consumers.  Artists mediums and colours are sold in single use plastic tubes and tubs. Resolute in turning my art practise around I hungered for alternatives! I became engrossed in making my own ecologically safe paint palette. 

I love going on foraging excursions into the  surrounding countryside, rocky headlands and sand cliffs near my home searching for and collecting suitable ingredients.  

Joyfully I share with you the story unfolding.

 Having a childlike intrigue throughout the entire process. Soil science as well as ancient knowledge Ive learned is reaping immense rewards in making my own fine powder earth pigments. Five years on all my  investment artworks   are accomplished with my handmade watercolour paints and my handmade oil paints. They are  colourfast and most importantly archival with absolutely no residue flaking from painted surfaces!  Best of all are Mocean art is absolutely plastic free. :)

Ochres found in hidden places and pebbles collected from cliff tops overlooking sandy beaches to brightly coloured clay's discovered in remembered childhood haunts.  The journey satisfies my restless soul. Refining hand grinding methods is a learning curve. Forget that too much like hard work! Washing sand from sandy cliffs or grit from clay is less taxing on the body. 

Binders: 

Pigments with linseed  or walnut oil for the finest purest oil paint of all. I am smitten.  

Pigments with Gum Arabic + water  + vinegar + oil of clove  make stunning watercolours.

Hand made pastels well perhaps you will come along to one of my Earth Pigment Workshops to learn how to make your own. 

If you are inspired I would be more than happy to facilitate a creative art session for up to 10 children or adults or mixed. 

Whatever the occasion or celebration I would be delighted to run a Flying with Rainbows Earth Pigment Painting workshop or creative art play time.

Traditional Earth Pigment Painting! 

 Workshops: 4 hours

 Earth & Mineral Oil Painting, Earth & Mineral Watercolours

Earth & Mineral Pastel Making

Party Paint & Play! 1 to 2 hours. Children or Adults. Please inquire.

Festival programs; 2 hours twice daily Festival Theme adaptation. Please inquire.

Marquee, tables, pigments, binders, brushes, aprons, supports everything supplied. Participants keep artwork created.

Happy to collaborate with you for that special occasion, organisation event  or for that special social get together,  

With Gratitude for Mother Earth. Mo