Graphical Representation of Essential Oils
What do essential oils look like? Well, depends on how you view them! Presented here are the grapical paintings of essential oils by Lucas Anderson.
What are they?
Lucas Anderson created graphical representations of essential oils through paintings that incorporate the top 4 or 5 predominant constituents of the oil in an artistic drawing of the chemical structure. To capture the energetics of the oil, Lucas adds several drops of the essential oil to the paint for each painting. He then creatively washes over the canvas with a clipart figure representing the botanical. There will eventually be a representation for every essential oil in the collection, totaling around 130. Keep checking back for new additions to the collection.
Prints are available for purchase. The 4″x5″ Art Cards come in packs of 5 or more and can be purchased as a pack of a single oil, or mix and matched. To see purchase options please visit the online store here.
Each of the larger prints (8″x10″ & 16″x20″, both paper and canvas) will come with a drop of the essential oil for a multi sensory experience (Except Blue Lotus due to availability).
Blue Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera)
The blue lotus is one of Brotherhood ARomatics signature oils. When Lucas discovered this oil and its calmning, compelling, and subtle nature, he fell in love!
Sandalwood (Santalum album)
Sandalwood is another one of Brotherhood ARomatics signature oils. When Lucas discovered the smell of real sandalwood, not the fragrance oil, he also fell in love with its soft, masculine, grounding, and sweet aroma.
Juniperberry (Juniperus communis)
While it’s latin name suggest its common, in our opinion, it is anything but!
Neroli (Citrus aurantium var. amara)
Neroli, one of three essential oils obtained from the same botanical, the bitter orange is a busy bee… I mean tree!
Rose (Rosa damascena)
A rose by any other name… yes would still smell as sweet!
Rosewood (Aniba rosaeodora)
Aniba rosaeodora is one of several species that is CITES protected as it is an endangered species. Due to over harvesting, and high demand, it has become a species that needs help in protecting.
When this painting is finished, we will be donating 15% of all profits from the sales of the prints to the AIRMID Institute in an effort to support efforts to protect this precious tree.
Devils Club (Oplopanax horridus)
Devil’s club, also known as Oplopanax horridus, is a unique and distinctive plant found in North America. It is characterized by its large, palmate leaves and spiky thorns along the stems. Traditionally used by Native American tribes for medicinal purposes, devil’s club is believed to possess properties that support the immune system and promote overall well-being.
(The formline art in this painting wasn’t crafted by a member of the Tlingit or any other Indigenous Nation, nor does it aim to replicate their culture. Its inclusion serves to pay homage to their crucial connection with the Devils Club plant: their esteemed role as its guardians and their deep-rooted relationship with this botanical, which holds immense cultural significance in their heritage.)
Jasmine (Jasminum officinale)
Larch (Larix laricina)
Larch essential oil is a powerful respiratory aid that also invigorates the mind, enhancing concentration, logical reasoning, and mental resilience. Traditionally, Amerindian tribes used larch for its numerous benefits, including treating colds, fever, flu, rheumatism, tuberculosis, anemia, and aiding wound healing. It’s also one of five conifers that shed its needles during winter.
Peppermint (Mentha piperita)
Peppermint essential oil, a versatile and widely used remedy, has been utilized for centuries to aid digestion, alleviate muscular pain, and relieve tension headaches. With its invigorating aroma, it provides a stimulating boost to the mind.
White Spruce (Picea glauca)
White spruce essential oil, derived from Picea glauca, is a valuable respiratory aid with bronchial antispasmodic, pulmonary decongestant, and antioxidant properties. Traditionally used by Native American communities for its therapeutic benefits, it helps alleviate pneumonia, bronchitis, sinusitis, and muscle strains while also offering relief from coughs, allergies, and asthma.
Black Spruce (Picea mariana)
Black spruce essential oil, derived from the resilient tree found throughout Canada’s vast boreal forest, offers a range of therapeutic benefits. It supports respiratory health, alleviates muscular pain, and promotes relaxation, while also boosting the endocrine system and providing anti-inflammatory properties.
