【Workshop(s)】Incubating Earth / Soil & Stone Painting Class

Observing and getting to know a small stone. The small stone's small stone. Grain by grain, piece by piece, layer by layer. Focusing on observing what's within and between. Observe the crystals, sometimes translucent. Observe the texture, the layered spaces. Quantum physics suggests that everything we see is composed of unseen particles. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50900862038_b7ccf395ef_b.jpg Discover the diverse systems of natural pigments. Soil, natural rocks, new rocks, metal foils, and even oysters are branches of pigment origins. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50901548477_981a0a26ac_b.jpg Painting with self-made pigments is like cooking food you've grown yourself. It's a small amount, but every stroke is incredible. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50901570946_dcd0260910_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50901571516_d78d2f632d_b.jpg Taiwan's soil colors are actually very rich. Collecting soil is not a new practice. At the National Taiwan University's Soil Museum, you can find a wealth of information about soils and stones. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53235666928_3355288328_b.jpg Matter and energy are dimensions of each other. Space and time are dimensions of each other. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50901689747_f45c3b9884_b.jpg Minerals, soil, life, light, air. Gathering fleeting moments of encounters, let's walk and play together. I enjoy walks, in familiar or new places, In the mountains, by the sea. Picking up small stones at my feet, cupping the soil, Quietly grinding them into fine Magical powders for painting. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50901548377_80764166fa_b.jpg Mineral pigments are also granular. Energy is generated when particles move. The traces left by energy reveal their existence. Densely or sparsely stacked, they weave into our thoughts and ideas. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50901548352_9c384e70d0_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53235734354_ce62a5b114_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50900720163_14ae979697_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53235666933_65a6087969_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50900720213_f5a65013ef_b.jpg Originating from nature, returning to the soul. Interacting with paper is also a form of learning. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50901428621_d871665257_b.jpg Soil incubates grass, flowers, trees, mountains, and oneself. Quietly approach each brushstroke. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50901548132_8a06ff26c4_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53235865325_5e4bcaabf2_b.jpg ▃ ・No prior art foundation or technical skills are required. ・Anyone can easily experience it, regardless of their drawing ability. ・All ages are welcome to join the fun! https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53235865350_ea46010910_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50901428581_b4bcc06cde_b.jpg ∎ Course Content ∎ ・Elaboration on origins, evolution, and various aspects. ・Introduction to different natural pigment materials. ・Observation of color layering and space. ・Exploration of individual artistic talents/traits. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50901548262_d48578ab13_b.jpg ★ Important Notes: ・No refunds will be issued after registration. In special circumstances, you may contact us to reschedule. ・Rescheduling requests must be made 7 days in advance and completed within 2 months. ・Specially added sessions are not eligible for rescheduling. ・If you are unable to attend temporarily, you may transfer your spot to friends or family. ・For any questions, please feel free to message us.