The "meaning" of color can be assessed from a number of vantage points, and it can be fascinating to view your color choices through several lenses. In this way you can determine which colors and … [Read more...]
Color for all Reasons I
We have so many situations in our lives when we are called upon to make color decisions. Whether it be for our homes, our appearance, our mode of transport, our creative endeavors, our web presence, … [Read more...]
Stand your Color Ground
The colors we clothe our buildings in, and the materials we use to build them can have a significant effect on how solid, safe, and grounded they appear. And, I might add, in addition to paint … [Read more...]
The Colors of Healing
The Colors of Healing In November of 2011 I chatted with Rebecca E. Parsons on her fascinating Artistically Speaking Talk Show , on Blog Talk Radio where she interviews a wide range of … [Read more...]
Is Your Color Centrifugal or Centripetal? ( Adventures in Color Theory )
Recently, during our Color Muze segment, on Artistically Speaking Talk Show, we discussed the fascinating phenomenon of centrifugal and centripetal action and complexity, as color designer and expert … [Read more...]
Color: Culture, Trends, and You #color #DIY
Over the summer, during our “Color Muze” segments on Artistically Speaking Talk Show, we have focused on the Color Experience Pyramid, as outlined by color expert, Frank H. Mahnke of the … [Read more...]
The Embodiment of Color
When recently discussing Frank Mahnke‘s “schemata, the “Color Experience” Pyramid, I found myself sliding uncomfortably, yet seamlessly, from one “level” of the Pyramid to the other...with The … [Read more...]
Pyramid Scheme
Pyramid Scheme Our June 19, 2011 Color Muze on Artistically Speaking Talk Show, introduced and explored the "Color Experience Pyramid". Complicated? Don't worry. We'll be revisiting this … [Read more...]
Shedding Light on Color
Our May 15, 2011 Color Muze on Artistically Speaking Talk Show, attempted to answer the question what is color really? We tend to think of color as being a property of, a part of, or existing … [Read more...]
Cacophony to Calm…Compensating with Color
Can color “theory” heal? If healing means balancing, compensating, and otherwise enhancing the quality of a space, object, light source, or even our bodies, then I believe it can. Our April 17, … [Read more...]
Two Steps Forward, One Step Back: Colors that Advance and Recede
On March 20, 2011, during our Color Muze segment on Artistically Speaking Talk Show, I had the opportunity to chat with hosts Rebecca and Lyna‘s delightful guest, mixed media artist Kelli Perkins … [Read more...]
Synesthesia: Sense and Sensibility Part Two
Our February 13th “Color Muze” segment on Artistically Speaking Talk Show, focused on the fascinating concept and phenomenon of “Synesthesia”, or “Unity of the Senses. I learned about Synesthesia … [Read more...]
Synesthesia: Sense and Sensibility Part One
Our February 13th “Color Muze” segment on Artistically Speaking Talk Show, focused on the fascinating concept and phenomenon of “Synesthesia”, or “Unity of the Senses. I learned about Synesthesia … [Read more...]
Color Muze News, Views and Hues: Transformative Color
I continue to be inspired by serving as the Color Muze for Cre8tive Compass Magazine, and Artistically Speaking talk show. Helmed by Rebecca E. Parsons, creative “arte-preneur” extraordinaire, and … [Read more...]
Color Choices = Color Power!
Color Muze Hues, News and Views I continue to be inspired by serving as the Color Muze for Cre8tive Compass Magazine, and Artistically Speaking talk show. Helmed by Rebecca E. Parsons, creative … [Read more...]
Color Muze Quarterly: Color Muze Hues, News and Views
by Debra Disman Color for artists This article is a round-up of some of our favorite Color Muze tips and tidbits from fall of 2010 on Artistically Speaking Talk Show. Helmed by Rebecca E. Parsons, … [Read more...]