MINERAL PIGMENT

Self-Portrait Sampler, 2024, Locally collected handmade mineral pigment watercolors, handmade indigo pigment watercolor, graphite, cotton paper

Anna collects ochres and other mineral pigments on walks and outings in the desert around her home and beyond. Rocks are hand-processed to achieve a uniform particle size and mulled with homemade watercolor medium to create completely natural mineral watercolors. Her paintings are mostly inspired by quilt blocks, geometric imagery, and desert flora/fauna.