I don’t know what kind, specifically. Ochre covers a wide range of natural earth pigments with different compositions, but usually iron-rich.

I dig this stuff out of cracks in the Canadian Shield for paint pigments. It’s naturally colourfast and very close to, if not a little less pure than what’s used in commercial paint.

  • calliope@piefed.blahaj.zoneEnglish
    10·
    2 months ago

    I am not OP, I just think they’re cool (and have quiet enthusiasm for their project).

    Oh hell yeah they do, they have a whole palette of handmade colors! It’s been really cool to watch on the art alchemist’s guild!

    It’s been absolutely mind-blowing to see the progress.

      • calliope@piefed.blahaj.zoneEnglish
        7·
        2 months ago

        Genuinely my pleasure! Thank you for sharing your work and interests.

        I hadn’t seen the blueberry paint yet (I forgot to subscribe on this account!) and it looks absolutely beautiful

        • Wren@lemmy.todayOPMEnglish
          6·
          2 months ago

          Oh yeah, the blueberry is amazing, it ends up lavender on unbleached paper. I made so much I gave pans to a bunch of friends. Highly recommend.

          I just want to inspire people to make more art.

          • calliope@piefed.blahaj.zoneEnglish
            6·
            2 months ago

            You’re doing a wonderful job! I find you a pretty constant inspiration, I’m sure I’m not the only one.

            I seriously love that community, it’s probably my favorite one on the fediverse. I love seeing people make and share art (and art supplies it seems!)

            • Wren@lemmy.todayOPMEnglish
              5·
              2 months ago

              Well now I’m glowing. I hope you share anything you happen to make.

    • pelespirit@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      6·
      2 months ago

      I was going to thank you for a new community, but I was already subscribed. I need to check my subscribed more often, that is an awesome community.