Before going to work, I planted Japanese indigo, which will be used as a material for

creating indigo dye.

The leaves are harvested and soaked in water without being dried.

When mixed with quicklime, a blue powder settles at the bottom. In Japan, this is called “precipitated indigo.”

I am deeply moved by the small, yet powerful vitality.

↑Japanese Indigo

If you change the medium you mix in, you can even make your own pastels.

Making watercolor paints and egg tempera paints is also a lot of fun. This year, I’m fully immersed in studying art materials, but next year I have my PhD review, which will be another exciting milestone to look forward to!

Thank you for always reading my work！