Geology, Homeschooling, My Creations, My Life in Watercolor

Colors from the Earth: Making Natural Watercolor Pigments from Rocks and Soil

by Grass Padrique | The Fabulous Scientist There’s something grounding about creating color with your own hands — literally. Long before tubes of paint lined art store shelves, artists and scientists alike relied on the earth itself for pigment: crushed rocks, minerals, clay, and soil. Each hue told a story of its origin — a… Continue reading Colors from the Earth: Making Natural Watercolor Pigments from Rocks and Soil

Homeschooling, My Creations, My Life in Watercolor

Homemade Watercolors: A Fun Learning Project for Kids

My youngest son is currently enrolled in a hybrid homeschooling program combining parent-led learning with teacher-guided instruction. He attends online webinars with teachers and classmates, but I supervise half of his education, allowing us to follow our own pace and schedule. While he adheres to the curriculum set by the Department of Education in the… Continue reading Homemade Watercolors: A Fun Learning Project for Kids