Book of Earth

A Guide to Ochre, Pigment, and Raw Color

Heidi Gustafson

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Harry N Abrams
18 May 2023

Art & Architecture; Art techniques & principles; Handicrafts, decorative arts & crafts; The natural world, country life & pets

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.

By: Heidi Gustafson
Imprint: Harry N Abrams
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 276mm, Width: 203mm,
ISBN: 9781419764653
ISBN 10: 1419764659
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 18 May 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Heidi Gustafson is an artist and ochre specialist with a working archive of more than 600 pigments. She frequently collaborates with artists, award-winning scientists, paleontologists, and other experts, including Jason Logan, author of Abrams' bestselling book Make Ink. She lives in the Pacific Northwest.