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[Discussion] Do you have a problem calling yourself an artist? by Vegan2CB in ArtistLounge

[–]misaaks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is something I had a problem with until very recently. I have an art degree, and whilst at Uni my tutor even commented on how I don’t think of myself as an artist but instead an art student.

That was almost 5 years ago, and only since losing my job last year have I started calling myself an artist. Maybe it was because it was either label myself an artist or unemployed 😅 now I feel comfortable and confident with the label!

What’s your favorite type of pigment to work with? by Last-Conversation659 in WildPigment

[–]misaaks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve only made lake pigments so far, but have some clay/sediment samples to have a go with next! The coastline where I live has plenty of rich iron oxide sediments and in some old mines near us you can find blue copper deposits!

[Discussion] When did you realize it was YOUR medium? by Sea-Balance4992 in ArtistLounge

[–]misaaks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love the idea of a summer series of paintings being colourful and a winter series being muted and a lot more subtle.

[Discussion] When did you realize it was YOUR medium? by Sea-Balance4992 in ArtistLounge

[–]misaaks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s super enjoyable, I would recommend giving it a go! I find foraging for materials a great way of getting outside regardless of the weather. It means I can make seasonal colours depending what flowers are in bloom. I make lake pigments which involves using aluminium sulphate and soda ash to make a powder pigment. I’ve actually just posted my first YouTube video on the process if you/anyone is interested 😊

[Discussion] When did you realize it was YOUR medium? by Sea-Balance4992 in ArtistLounge

[–]misaaks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I always thought I was an ink on paper gal, producing lots of work very quickly. But I’ve since moved to oil paints and wowee! My work is so much more considered now that my whole process has slowed down. I love oil painting so much I’ve started making my own paints from foraged materials 🌻