End Notes… Why That Color?
“Mere colour, unspoiled by meaning, and unallied with definite form, can speak to the soul in a thousand different ways.” – Oscar Wilde … Continue reading
An Interactive Color Theory Simulation
Color is one of the most influential elements that attract us. It is well known that color is number one reason why consumers approach (and often purchase) merchandise. … Continue reading
A Grammar of Color – Part 4: Introduction to the Munsell Color System – Balance of Color
Balance of Color, explains the application of color balance and provides three color composition examples that achieve balance, using the color sphere. It is a section of the Introduction for the 1921 book, A Grammar of Color, written by A. … Continue reading
Using Color Theory in Quiltmaking
by Maria Elkins (Image: Windblown, an original art quilt by Maria Elkins) I’ve spent most of my life either drawing or sewing. About twenty years ago, I finally realized I could combine the two. Now I am an artist who … Continue reading
Norman Rockwell, Frank J Reilly, Munsell and Me
by Cynthia Bogart (Featured image, left: “After School” by Harold Ransom Stevenson) In my previous life, I was a professional artist, classically trained. Even though I am not currently practicing doesn’t mean that the training I received is all for … Continue reading
Color Systems in Art and Science
Artists hold a special spot in the heart of A.H. Munsell. As a painter and educator, Munsell was relentless in his pursuit of a logical way for artists to communicate color. … Continue reading
Top Art & Design Colleges to Study Color: Learning About Color, Art and Design Theory
On the international circuit, there are a handful of programs specifically designed for advanced color learning. Encompassing different aspects of the art and design field, there is a variety of ways and locations to learn about color. … Continue reading
Bingo! Color Theory Becomes an Educational Game Using Munsell Color System
Carole R. Brown has been a color theory instructor at the Art Institute of California for over 10 years. She joins us to talks about her hands-on approach to teaching. … Continue reading