Archive for February, 2012
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It’s all about getting it right the first time and not learning bad habits — bad habits that you have to unlearn at a later date — for the purpose of a quick result. — Ian Lloyd
This is a post I wrote on a decorating forum a few years ago. I get many emails asking about “the rules” of mixing warm and cool. Thought this mini tutorial might help answer some of those questions.
Tranquil Mood Color Palette
I was remiss in posting last Colorgraphical Word Wednesday. So, I owe ya a word. Or two. Or Three. Or four. . . five. Because sometimes it helps to have color spelled out for you.
Colorgraphically Speaking – Meaning of Red
It can be a fascinating game, noticing how any person with vitality and vigor will have a little splash of red in a costume, in a room, or in a garden… —Edgar Cayce
Colorgraphically Speaking – Green
“Green is the prime color of the world, and that from which its loveliness arises.” — Pedro Calderon de la Barca
Understanding fundamental color relationships enables you to recognize and then skillfully harmonize the underlying. In other words, your ability with color grows beyond a common color coordinating mindset. Enhanced understanding grants you the choice to create simply with color —or— more complexly.
Colorgraphical Word Wednesday. Because sometimes it helps to have color spelled out for you. Featuring colors from Pittsburgh Paints Voice of Color.
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