Learn to make a selection of natural dyes, and use them to create a series of ink drawings of elements in nature. We will begin by creating basic dyes–boiling black walnut, onion skins, turmeric and indigo to produce five distinct colors, monitoring them with test strips as we go. Once we have our colors, we will collect natural objects to draw, such as twigs, leaves, bark and fungi. Drawings will begin with pencil and india ink; dyes follow, and the instructor will provide guidance about some of the idiosyncrasies in the use of each dye.

Materials:
Some supplies will be provided. Students should please plan to bring the following:
Pad of 8 x 8 inch Stonehenge white paper sketch pad to be used for testing colors and test sketches
India ink
Pen holders and nibs
Small pot to hold water
Watercolor pallet for holding/diluting dies.
Watercolor brushes, various sizes, all on small-medium side
12” or 18” ruler

Linda Lynton paints and draws the natural world. She uses as many naturally occurring materials as possible in her work. After gaining an honors degree in Philosophy and Biology at Keele University, UK, Lynton pursued a career as a writer and editor, including creating a book about South Asian textiles. She later trained as an artist at Woodstock School of Art, the New York Studio School and at The Art Students League. She has exhibited at The Hyde Museum, Glens Falls, NY, among other venues. She is represented by Emerge Gallery, Saugerties, NY, and her work can be found on Artsy.net and on Instagram. Website: https://lindalynton.com