Munsell Hue Circle Poster
“Popular color names are incongruous, irrational, and often ludicrous.” – Albert Munsell Hue is the quality by which we distinguish one color from another, as a red from a yellow, a green from a blue. In science it can be … Continue reading
From Geologist to Artist with the Munsell Colour System
Being as this is National Colour Therapy Month, it seems rather ironic that in my former career as a geologist, and now retired as a self taught artist, that I have been able to use my Munsell Color Order System … Continue reading
A New Technology for Color Lovers
Technology is exploding into realms unimagined, changing once-blank canvases with fresh and vibrant possibilities. As technology expands and advances, designers are charged with exploring new and stunning ways to apply concepts and leverage innovations. … Continue reading
Sediment Colors and Monumental Mounds
Archaeologists tend to be more familiar with soils and sediments than most people, especially geoarchaeologists such as myself – we specialize in the study of soils and sediments in order to understand how archaeological sites and monuments are formed. Sediments … Continue reading
Soil & Wine Quality – A Geologist’s Analysis
Anyone who regularly uses the Munsell Soil Color Book recognizes that soil type can change drastically across very short distances. In the world of winemaking and grape growing, these soil variations can impact grapevine health and thus, wine quality. … Continue reading
Hear The Rainbow: An Interactive and Emotive Sonification of a 3 Dimensional Colour Space
Colour is part of one of our most complex senses and is one we each have a dynamic and unique relationship with, both physiologically and mentally. Albert Munsell was passionate about portraying colour theory in a way that didn’t focus … Continue reading
Color in Books 2015 Roundup
This is the third installment of the Munsell’s “Color in Books Series,” where we look at new releases in the field of color. If you are looking for last minute gifts, books never disappoint. From color history and education to … Continue reading
The Nickerson Color Fan Guide
This is an accompanying guide to the 1957 Nickerson Color Fan, a horticultural color chart created by color technologist Dorothy Nickerson. It describes what fields will benefit from the use of the fan deck, how to use the deck as … Continue reading
The Nickerson Color Fan: A Horticultural Color Chart
In 1949, when Dorothy Nickerson was a Color Technologist for the United States Department of Agriculture, she worked to create a horticulture color chart. We wanted to share this vintage fan deck with you. … Continue reading
What Can Your Favorite Color Tell You About Yourself: An Interview with Leanne Venier Part 2
Leanne Venier is an international award-winning artist who first started painting 8 years ago. Within the first few months of learning to paint, she discovered how to use color to consistently tap into Flow state during her painting process, and … Continue reading
