Influenced by other cultures
I’m in love with the colors of Mexico
I am unapologetically influenced by traveling to other cultures and absorbing their rich colors.
In fact, I was so infatuated with the colorful streets in San Migel de Allende that after I returned—and shared photos with my hubby—we chose the vibrant colors of Mexico for our guest bathroom!
Our bathroom inspired by the colors of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
A hidden alley in San Miguel de Allende
And the Jacaranda trees… Spectacular in their own right, but in front of the terracotta and saffron-colored walls —absolutely breathtaking!
When I got home, I couldn’t resist painting my own Jacaranda Tree
And all of the doors, in so many colors. Each filled with stories of all of the lives who’ve passed through. My rendition:
Door of San Miguel
Read more about Using Color
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
Celebrate colors that make you happy! When we are surrounded by the colors we love we feel energized, uplifted and joyful!