Color

I LOVE COLOR!

What can I say? It's true. Color always has an effect on my mood. Certain colors cheer me up, and others create a peaceful feeling. I have 12 boards on Pinterest devoted just for color. Eleven of them are dedicated to a specific color, and one for color palette ideas. There is no such thing as too much color. However when you think of color you probable don't think to much about it. You know that grass is green, milk is white or a stop sign is red. Now that I have a business I have decided to learn more about what effect and meaning color really has. Why do some colors look good together, but some don't? Why do name brands or department stores choose the color(s) they do to represent/brand their items/store? My favorite color is teal, so originally I was going to use that as my main color in my shop. No other reason other than I loved it. I didn't think about what emotion, feeling, action or purpose teal would have....just I loved it. Is that maybe why it took four months to make a first sale in my Etsy shop? Maybe, but I needed more information about color. Therefore, I created this page so you can follow along in my learning journey of color.

Color Wheel Pro

Before I start I want to tell you about a really really wonderful tool I have been using called Color Wheel Pro - a unique software program that allows you to see color theory in action. With Color Wheel Pro, you can create harmonious color schemes and preview them on real-world examples.

Now I know there are tons of free similar tools for free, however is well worth the investment if you work with color (graphic designers, artists, etc.). Plus you can try is before you buy it. If you are interested in the 30 day free trial. please go check it out by clicking the link below.

♥ Click here to be directed to the page where you can download the 30 Day FREE Trial. ♥

Here are some of the features:

• You can save the color palettes you design in different formats, and export them.
• There is a color picker where you can specify a color by the HEX or RGB.
• Includes a set of presets for each color scheme. 
• You can add your own Flash preview images.
• You can preview color schemes or palettes in real world examples.
• Includes all the classic color schemes: Monochromatic, Analogous,Complementary, Split Complementary, Triadic, and Tetradic color schemes.
• Plus more!!

To start here are some interesting infographics about color:

Courtesy of NowSourcing, Inc

Image from Style Estate

Explore more infographics like
 this one on the web's largest information

design community - Visually.

Color Meanings and Symbolism Charts

♥ ♥ Image Credit:Art Therapy Blog ♥ ♥ 

                

Source: The Art of Color Coordination

There are many site available on the web to help you with deciding on what colors to use on your craft projects. One of the sites I use, COLOURlovers is a wonderful site in which I use to get many of my ideas for bracelet colors. You are able to design your own palettes, patterns, colors or templates. Also you can browse through other member work.

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CLAD = Colour Lover Artist of the Day

Everyday an active group member is chosen randomly to be the Artist of the day - This lover becomes the CLAD.
On this day, you are encouraged to visit the CLAD's profile page, explore their palettes and colours and dig out their under-loved master pieces.

1. Make patterns using their palettes

2. Make a 1LP palette using only their colours

3. Use one of their templates to create a pattern

The idea is to showcase the CLAD's work, have some fun and spread a little love.
Don't forget to post your creations to the relevant CLAD page

And when your CLAD day comes, we'll do the same to you! ...It's kind of an exchange! =)

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♥  ON FEBRUARY 20, 2013 I WAS ARTIST OF THE DAY  ♥

 ON COLOURLOVERS.  CLICK HERE TO SEE THE WONDERFUL 

PATTERNS & PALETTES WERE

CREATED USING MY COLORS AND PALETTES!!! 

Wednesday 20th February 2013

jasurprenant is our CL artist of the day!

Visit her fabulous palettes:

If any of them inspires you to make a pattern, or the colours to make a palette: tag it CLAD
CLICK HERE to post your creations

Here are some of the palettes I have created on Colourlovers. To see more  please feel free to visit my Colourlovers profile.     
 
 
 
   
     
   


 
   
 
     
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

   

           

 

 

Take a look at these random palettes from my Colourlovers profile. What effect does each separate color palette have on you, if any? For example, the words I would use, or comes to mind when I view "Destructive Moment" are:

♥ playful ♥ fun ♥ loud ♥ exciting ♥ energized ♥ celebrate ♥ 

However, when I view the "Beach House", words that pop up are:

Ü serenity Ü quiet Ü relaxing Ü calm Ü tranquil Ü easy going Ü 

What do you think? I have always L♥VED color, especially when combined in a palette. However, I never really put much thought into it until now.


What do you think? I have always L♥VED color, especially when combined in a palette. However, I never really put much thought into it until now. I just recently read this article on Quora called "Is there a science to picking colors that work well together or is it just subjective?" by Colm Tuite designer of modulz. I have to say that I was very impressed at the article. ♥

Do you have any information or palettes you would like to share? How do you decide on what color palettes/combos to use in your everyday life? I would love to hear what others think.
♥ Jenn

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