Pigments

Pigments

Iridium (Hue)

Extinction of the dinosaurs​

The iridium layer in the Flysch of Zumaia supports the theory that an asteroid impact caused the extinction of the dinosaurs. Inspired by the significance of this place, I matched the colors of the stratified cliffs, working as quickly as possible against the strong coastal winds.

Sign to The Flysch cliffs in Zumaia where the Iridium (Hue) watercolor was painted.
Painting the Flysch of Zumaia en plein air.
Detail of the Iridium (Hue) watercolor painting.
The Flysch cliffs in Zumaia where the Iridium (Hue) watercolor was painted.
View of the Flysch cliffs in Zumaia associated with the Iridium (Hue) painting.
Material
Soil
Preparation
Natural earth applied onto the paper
Travel sketchbook stamp from Zumaia.
  • Algorri, Flysch Zumaia, Gipuzkoa
  • 43°17'57.9"N 2°16'02.9"W
  • Sunday, 21 July 2024

Pigment recipe

Matched by mixing:

≈ PBr7 Natural umber earth pigment (Natural iron oxide + manganese oxide)

Schmincke Liquid Earth Umber 852

PR102 Natural red earth pigment (Natural red iron oxide)

Schmincke Liquid Earth Sanguine 854

PG23 Natural green earth pigment (Celadonite or glauconite)

Horadam Naturals Caucasus Earth 680

Navy Blue
Indigo

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