Studio Journals

A growing collection of studio notes documenting experiments with natural materials and ceramic processes. Each entry captures a stage in the creative process, recording observations, questions, and reflections that continue to shape an evolving practice.

My First Attempt at Making a Natural Jamun Lake Pigment

Not long ago, I found myself drawn to the idea of making colours from the natural world. As someone who enjoys both ceramics and chemistry, I became curious about how natural pigments are extracted, how they behave, and whether they could become stable artist’s colours.

Exploring Walnut Husk as a Natural Dye

Walnut husks have been used for centuries as a natural source of brown dye, making them an ideal material to explore. Unlike many brightly coloured plants that fade quickly, walnut contains natural compounds known for producing rich, earthy tones with comparatively good permanence.

Coffee as a Natural Pigment: More Than Just a Brown Stain

Coffee is often associated with staining paper, but I wanted to look at it from a different perspective. Could such a familiar material become part of an artist’s palette? How does it compare with other natural pigments and dyes?