Yesterday a black Iris bloom fell into the vase that was holding it. Almost immediately the water turned a rapturous purple! In the morning the water was clear again. Oxidation took place.
I continue to be amazed at things like this! In watercolor class we were talking about how watercolor got started. It was from just this sort of discovery and on it went. I wonder if you have ever tried to paint with natural pigments? It would be a good exercise to experiment with berries, flowers, clay, mineral and other plant material in painting. What makes the pigment permanent? I am off to learn something!
I continue to be amazed at things like this! In watercolor class we were talking about how watercolor got started. It was from just this sort of discovery and on it went. I wonder if you have ever tried to paint with natural pigments? It would be a good exercise to experiment with berries, flowers, clay, mineral and other plant material in painting. What makes the pigment permanent? I am off to learn something! 
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I've never painted with natural pigment although I owned three paintings from IJ that were done on tree bark and were made with natural pigments. I've dyed fiber with that way? Does that count? :)
I can't wait to try that. I have plenty of Iris...but light purple. We will see (o: Sounds like a fun experment.
That is really cool!!
You got me!! This is so fascinating..
yes, I do know Betsy. Saw her at Hope Village last year. Has anything happened?
Hi, Julene! What a great moment in time with the iris and the water! I've painted a lot in years past, but not with natural pigments. I'm intrigued to learn more of the science behind them too... Off to Google for now. ;o) And let us know what you find out! Happy Weekend... Oh, I'm celebrating my blogiversary this weekend with a little gift giveaway--stop by if you can. :o) ((HUGS))
What a beautiful photo of the purple iris. I've done some water color painting, but find it hard to control the paint. It runs too much over the paper with me, but I love watercolor paintings. They are beautiful colors.
What a beautiful vase of water. I always thought it had to do with the ph of things, how permanant the pigment is and all. But I wouldn't place a bet on it or anything.
Interesting! I have a friend who experimented with making her own inks. She's a natural dyer actually. You might enjoy her blog, Growing Colour Tyfu Lliw
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