New Artwork: Galena from Illinois

Mineral Matters #373

Another artwork just finished.

You would think that a “silver coloured” mineral would be just that. Silver. But no. There are always other tints and tones that you can see.

There may be tarnishing that causes a range of colours to be perceived. Some crystal faces will reflect colours and light from other objects.

So next time you look at a lead grey or silver galena specimen, have a close look and see how many subtle colours you can see.

Below: Galena from Illinois, coloured pencil on A4 black card.