Natural color made from plants. This process involves producing pigment through research, exploration and chemistry in order to extract color.

Natural painting installation at Eastern Market After Dark as a chosen artist through Detroit Month of Design.

This installation is painted with natural colors produced from Detroit’s native environment. These paintings showcase color and pattern within Detroit’s natural world and the importance of protecting city environments.

Studio process

Color palette used in Detroit Month of Design installation. Each color is found in Detroit’s vast environments and is a native Detroit plant.

Natural color samples: cochineal, wildflowers and pinecone.

Hibiscus Painting: color made with hibiscus and hues adjusted through changing the acidity of the hibiscus.