Inspired by Lapis Lazuli

The way light hits an object can completely change its color and mood. But you probably knew that, and I'm stating the obvious. In the second part of my collaboration with Cartier, I wanted to highlight the color of this particular Amulette with even more emphasis than in part one. I could wax poetic about this particular shade of blue for days. It's very reminiscent of Yves Klein blue, and I really wanted to bring that out with the textures and colors of the environment I shot it in.

I immediately knew I wanted to create a dust/powder in that color, so I started brainstorming how I could achieve that. My initial thought was to buy a TON of bright blue eyeshadow and crush it up. Then I thought about dyeing sugar or flour (but obviously the liquid would mess up the texture). Then I was at an art store and considered grinding up chalk pastels. Finally I learned that I could get paint in the form of dry pigments. Perfect.

Above, you can see fleck details in the Amulette. It almost looks like a galaxy swirl in there.
Change the light and environment as in below, and the Amulette becomes almost a satin-y glossy blue.

Change it again, and the Amulette turns into a midnight moody blue. This last frame also gives you a sneak peek of what's to come in the final chapter. I can't wait to share.