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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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!

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Be Bold. Be Vibrant. Dance With YOUR Colors of Joy!

Celebrate colors that make you happy! When we are surrounded by the colors we love we feel energized, uplifted and joyful!

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What Colors are you Dreaming of?

Wherever you are in your creative process, here are some color inspirations that I hope will inspire you with an extra pop of color to make your compositions glow.