Book of Earth - Heidi Gustafson, Abrams

Art meets science in this guide to creating color with earth's extraordinary pigments and understanding their uses throughout historyPart 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 &quot,ochre whisperer&quot, by American Craft, and noted as the &quot,woman archiving the world's ochre,&quot, 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 passion and field experience will captivate you from the first page to the last.