If it’s Purple, Someone’s Gonna Die
The subject is color use in cinema, something we can appreciate whether we notice it or not!
View ArticleColor – Communication in Architectural Space
In this recent followup to Frank Mahnke’s first book, he collaborates with colleagues Gerhard Meerwein and Bettina Rodeck , presenting this comprehensive approach to using color in architecture. The...
View ArticleConcerning the Spiritual in Art
From 1914, the ever-relevant Wassily Kandinsky–prolific painter and writer.
View ArticleThe Bread Builders
See the Colorviews blog post that relates to this tasty subject! It’s a stretch, admittedly , but I couldn’t resist.
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The Ultimate Painted House(s):are you ready for this?
Are you ready for this? Beadwork and Painting of the Ndebele women. Click on the image to go to our Design Library, where you can order this book. Decorative, functional and symbolic, the art of...
View ArticleNdebele: The Art of an African Tribe
Decorative, functional and symbolic, the art of the tribal Ndebele women of South Africa continues to amaze us with its beauty, simplicity, and drama. This book was first published in 1986. Many of the...
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Got Color? No More Neutrals…Get Gaudi!
A long winter..”neutrals” got you down? Fret no longer, Get energized with Gaudi. No, it's not a dragon—it's a building. From: Complete works: Gaudi / by Aurora Cuito, Cristina Montes. This image from...
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Color Creates Light: Studies with Hans Hoffman
“In nature, light creates the color; in the picture, color creates light.” –Hans Hoffman More than ‘color inspiration,’ looking to fine art is a dynamic way to experience color. Hans Hoffman...
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A Maslow-Inspired Thanksgiving Color Palette
What are the colors of Thanksgiving? So much more than paint, decorating, or “trend palettes.” I wanted to offer some color-reflections for the holiday season, and beyond. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs...
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What more is there to say about color?
So, it’s been a while since I’ve written a post here. “Been So Busy…” is what people often say. I guess it’s true that I have ‘been busy.’ But here’s the thing. So much to think about color, so much to...
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