From Color Poms to Weaving Colorways
Color has always fascinated me. When I was a young girl I was flabbergasted when I’d witness a woman whose outfit combined two different reds. I wondered ~ did she KNOW the colors didn’t “match?” Did she realize it was … Continue reading
Reaching for Color Knowledge in the Leaves of a Tree
As I’m siting at my desk with a pencil in my hand, and a search light in my head turned on – I find myself on a quest to find a visual image for my inspiration. It flickers and fades, … Continue reading
Saturated at Cooper Hewitt: A Fascinating Look at the World of Color
We got a chance to speak with Jennifer Cohlman Bracchi, Reference Librarian at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in New York City, to talk about a new color exhibit, Saturated: The Allure and Science of Color. … Continue reading
The New Anatomy of Colour – David Briggs Webinar
International Colour Day is March 21st, and to celebrate, Inter-Society Color Council (ISCC) is hosting a webinar with painter and teacher David Briggs, who will be presenting at the Munsell Centennial Color Symposium in June. … Continue reading
An Interview with ‘Color Doctor’ Joan Levy Hepburn
Tell us about the color separation company you founded I’ve been a painter my whole life. Around the time I graduated from art school, no one was really helping painting students figure out what to do for a real job, … Continue reading
Making Waves with Color Chips for ArtPrize
ArtPrize Nine ArtPrize is an international art competition that takes place in Grand Rapids, Michigan in September each year. Artists from anywhere in the world are encouraged to participate, and the artwork is exhibited throughout the downtown area in museums, … Continue reading
Color Scripts: Color Relationships in Support of the Story
As an Associate Professor and Chair of Animation at the Columbus College of Art and Design (CCAD), our Animation Department has supported numerous cohorts of students as they create their animated films. In the last four to five years, I … Continue reading
Paper Art & Storytelling: An Interview with Petra van Cronenburg
Artist and author Petra van Cronenburg tells stories in paper, beads and strings, choosing materials that combine both sustainability and the luxury of traditional craftsmanship. The paper beads and art originate from “garbage”… old and damaged books, newspapers, magazines and … Continue reading
Soil Color Chart Collages – An Interview with Chad Yenney
We talked with artist and audio engineer Chad Yenney to learn about where he gets his inspiration for his collages and how Munsell color charts came to make an appearance. … Continue reading
“Frank J. Reilly – The Elements of Painting”: An Interview with Artist, Author & Educator Ralph Garafola
“To succeed in the realm of graphic arts, like dancing and music, one must acquire knowledge. By practicing and applying that knowledge, one becomes skillful. It was Reilly’s logical application which was the basis for developing my craft. After 65 … Continue reading
