This week I am going to share some information and inspiration in relation to color! If you didn't get a chance to check on my post on the Color Wheel, check it out. Free practice PDF download on that blog There are many different books on color. I wanted to share my two favorite ones here. Perhaps they will inspire you. This first book is my all time favorite book on color. Colour, The Natural History of the Palette by Victoria Finley is a fascinating book that gives the history and stories behind many colors. It is a story of traveling through the paintbox. Through her travels across Afghanistan, Indonesia, China, and Australia she discovered and pieced together the origins of color. Victoria takes you on an adventure from the beginning to the end. You will walk away from this book with a new appreciation for color, its cultural and political connections, and understand the meanings behind human connection with color
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One of the first things I teach students who take my live workshops, is color theory. In fact, I could teach a whole course on color theory alone. Understanding color is an essential part of art and design. I thought I would put a short tutorial together on how to create a simple color wheel. If you have never created one or need more practice and experience with color theory, I recommend you start with the medium of your choice and practice. Below is a PDF of a pie shaped color wheel.
Televisions have become a central part of most homes. Though they have come a long way they still don't have much appeal in the overall look of a space. So the questions becomes, how do I design a space around the television. This is a common question I get from clients.
Meet one of my dearest friends and creative twin, Anna Hileman! Anna is a pet portrait artist from Colorado. She also teaches workshops on Zenso Creative. We met in college and really connected over our shared passion for art and design. Over the years we have supported one another and grown as artists. Our friendship has taught me the value of having a creative network. I thought I would share a little bit from my interview with Anna, as well as some of her work. She is an incredibly talented artist.
For this first, Furniture and Finishes Friday post, I thought I would dive into my favorite design style. French Mid-Century Modern. Mixing French antiques with funky mid-century pieces can be a lot of fun. One of the best ways to find cool and unique pieces, is to shop consignment stores, and antique stores, or for a real bargain, I have even found some great pieces on Facebook Marketplace.
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Ellie McIntoshEllie McIntosh, grew up as a creative thinker. Inspired by her father, a furniture designer an inventor and musician, she took the path to creativity. Her artistic journey has taken her as far as France, Switzerland, Monaco, Italy, Spain, Germany, Morocco, and many places throughout the United States and Mexico, where she utilized various Archives
February 2021
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