Mastering Color – Using Value in Art to Create Depth and Movement

Value is probably the single most important design element I consider while creating a color composition. The deep shadows, the bright highlights are what breath life and energy into every color palette and direct the viewers eye through the composition.

How to use Color in Art, Mastering Color, Tap Into Power of ColorBeverly Ash GilbertJanuary 30, 2026Using color, using value in art, using value, how to use value in art, mastering color

It's a Choice Really

We hold the power to rise above feelings of anger and frustration and focus on what brings us together rather than what drives us apart. We can choose kindness and understanding over fear and tribalism.

Art & Words by Beverly Ash Gilbert, Being Mindful, The Art of Creating Joy, Spreading Kindness + JoyBeverly Ash GilbertJanuary 26, 2026choosing kindness, building bridges not walls, importance of humanity, acceptance of other people

What are Your Colors of Joy?

When we are surrounded by the colors we love, we feel energized, uplifted and joyful! And the beauty is —the colors that bring you joy are unique to you!

Celebrate Colors of Joy, Color Goddess inside you, Mastering Color, Tap Into Power of Color, Using Color, How to use Color in ArtBeverly Ash GilbertJanuary 24, 2026color goddess, color goddess quiz, celebrate color, celebrate your colors of joy, mastering color, using color, how to use color

Are They Your Words or Mine? A Creative's Perspective on AI

My words may tumble out of my head and land inelegantly on the page—But I promise you. They will ALWAYS be my words. I have never—and will never—use AI to write my words, or paint my stories, or write my books, or design my classes. The day I do will be the day I stop calling myself a Creative.

Creative Business, Life LessonsBeverly Ash GilbertJanuary 22, 2026I won't use AI, writing my own words, creative process, creative process is messy

Mastering Color - A Lesson in Value

Value is one of the most important elements of a composition. It is the mixture of light and dark values in a composition that provides us with visual depth, texture and movement.

color inspiration, How to use Color in Art, Mastering Color, Tap Into Power of ColorBeverly Ash GilbertJanuary 21, 2026using value in art, importance of value, light and dark, using value, value study, photography, Black and White photography, B&W photos

Cool Earthtone Light

I had to learn how to appreciate soft shades of grey because I’m naturally drawn to deeper, bolder, warmer undertones (surprise, surprise!!). But now that I’ve added Cool Earthtones into my coloring box, I’m falling in love.

Celebrate Colors of Joy, Mastering Color, Using Color, How to use Color in ArtBeverly Ash GilbertJanuary 3, 2026color wheel, using color, mastering color, cool earthtone, cool undertones, foggy day, finding beauty

Layering with Nuno Felt Shawls

Nuno Felting is a highly textured fiber art—a charismatic cousin of pure felting—merging fine silk and wool into a cloth that is soft, supple and feels oh-so-wonderful draped around you!

Wearable Art, Nuno Felt, From my Studio, Using Color, How to use Color in Art, Mastering ColorBeverly Ash GilbertNovember 12, 2025nuno felt, wearable art, fiber art, felted scarf, wet felting, how to nuno felt, nuno felt basics, using color in nuno felt, using color in fiber art, wet felting silk and wool, nuno felting silk

Choosing a Narrative of Kindness

What is the story in Your Heart?
I’m a happy ending kind of girl…

Being Mindful, Living Joyfully, Seek Beauty Create Joy, The Art of Creating JoyBeverly Ash GilbertNovember 1, 2025kindness, slowing down, being mindful

If you wrote your own story, what words would you use?

Creating joy every single day - We get to choose what we let in and how we react. We get to choose kindness and common courtesy over rudeness and insensitivity

Living Joyfully, Life Lessons, Seek Beauty Create Joy, Being Mindful, Learn with me, The Art of Creating JoyBeverly Ash GilbertNovember 1, 2025