Sustainable Pigment Collection
Be conscious of where you’re gathering pigments. Find out how much can be taken and be aware of how much is needed. There are many areas where you may not be allowed to take anything with you, or where collecting pigment will damage the surrounding area. There are important rules put in place to protect and preserve our Earth’s natural areas. Please respect these rules and don’t take anything if you aren’t allowed to do so. If you are in a location that allows for minimal collection, be respectful about how much you take. A little pigment will go a long way.
If you find a pigment you can’t live without, take a photograph of that color and color match the pigment with paint you already have. The pigment won’t be directly from the mineral or plant, but at least you will be able to add it to your profile of that area to keep track of the colors of that geographic location.
If you find a pigment you can’t live without, take a photograph of that color and color match the pigment with paint you already have. The pigment won’t be directly from the mineral or plant, but at least you will be able to add it to your profile of that area to keep track of the colors of that geographic location.