Look Inside The Natural Pigment Handbook
Are you an art lover looking for something a bit different? The Natural Pigment Handbook is THE comprehensive exploration of the history, evolution, creation and application of pigments in the world of art and painting.
Enjoy an exclusive peek into this one-of-a-kind book covering the conception, history and future of the art world's most important tool:
Past and Present, Combined
The Natural Pigment Handbook starts at the beginning. The actual beginning.
Did you know that the history of pigment starts with iron? Archaeologists believe that ancient humans were using ochre pigments made from iron oxide at least 500,000 years ago - painting is woven into the very threads of humanity itself, and is as much a part of our very being as it is a part of our culture.
Lucy Mayes creates a fascinating structural background into the varied history and science of pigments, presenting their complete scientific components in easy-to-digest summaries. This book is the authoritative guide to understanding pigments and paint, and makes an incredible gift for the curious artist.
Create Your Own Shades
We know that artists are desperate to get their hands dirty and learn by experience; that's why this riveting history of pigment is accompanied by practical alchemny. With 20 step-by-step recipes, you can create a wide variety of everyday shades from your own backyard, literally.
Not only can you develop your own pigments, but you can do so with purpose. Lucy Mayes' recipes enable you to create colour from everyday waste, garden rocks and more, helping the artistic mind to fall in harmony with the environment and work sustainably.
In creating sustianable pigments, Lucy allows you to connect with history like never before. By recreating recipes from ancient Rome, medieval Britain and the royal house of Tudor, you can view colour exactly as your ancient ancestors did.
A Vibrant Tribe
Lucy Mayes is one of the United Kingdom's leading voices for all things 'pigment', and runs her own company and workshops. She is recognised as one of the world's leading experts in this subject, making this book required reading for all sections of the arts community.
Whilst studying at The Ruskin School of Art, Oxford University, and The Royal College of Art, Lucy developed a strong commitment to sustainable practices and ecologically responsible art. By bridging ancient techniques with contemporary artistic practice, she encourages ethical and mindful engagment with colour that will have you looking at the world around you with fresh eyes.
Add a whole new set of your skills to your creative toolbox and expand your artistic knowledge by preordering The Natural Pigment Handbook today at the link here.
About the Author
Lucy Mayes
Lucy Mayes is a UK-based artist and pigment maker whose work revolves around creating pigments under...