Mineral and clays foraged from the Lossenham landscape were ground into pigments and mixed with a refined linseed oil to become a stable oil colour. I found the properties of each colour varied widely from almost transparent to opaque, from harsh and gritty to a fine smooth flow, thus each pigment informed me how it was best used and by doing so relayed yet more aspects of the landscape from where they were found. The resulting prints and paintings, being informed by this materiality, are then free to take on a deeper understanding of the landscape they are conveying.