Art meets science in this guide to creating colour with earth-s extraordinary pigments and understanding their uses throughout history
Part anthropological study, part art book, and part how-to, Book of Earth immerses you in the world of ochre, a naturally occurring mineral used to make pigment. Each chapter explores Gustafson-s rare pigment archive and provides a thorough exploration of color. The book also includes practical advice and techniques for creating your own pigments, alongside projects to apply your new skill set.
Called the -ochre whisperer- by American Craft, and noted as the -woman archiving the world-s ochre,- in the New York Times, Heidi Gustafson collaborated with Jason Logan on Abrams- bestselling book Make Ink. She is featured in Logan-s upcoming documentary, The Colour of Ink, as the ochre-ista. Her personal archive of more than 400 pigments from around the globe is a unique treasure, and her pas
