I continue my exploration of the Colors of India with a stop in Jodhpur.
Here a sea of aqua blue houses is beautifully juxtaposed against the dry browns of the desert that surrounds it.
But beautiful blue is only one of the many colors that you will find in Jodhpur.
Journey along with me through the streets to [...]
Based on research and filled with hundreds of illustrations, color expert Leatrice Eiseman presents insights on color and emotion, shares how best to integrate these qualities into your work, insuring your intended message is communicated.
I enjoy flowers and almost always have a vase filled with fresh blossoms on my desk.
Today, there are a dozen bright red tulips bowing to meet my glance whenever I look up from my writing. Tulips are one of my favorites because something about them instantly puts a smile on my face.
Everyone has [...]
***UPDATE: A Splash of Blue exhibition at the Concord Museum in
historic Concord, Massachusetts has been extended through August 12, 2007***
What comes to mind when you think of the color blue? Some might think of their favorite blue jeans, the latest in Bluetooth technology, or the popular children’s program Blue’s Clues. Others may recall a [...]
A superstitious Chinese man spray-painted the side of a mountain with a garish green color in a south-western village for better luck. Authorities say they won’t fine or punish him.
Du Mucheng, who owns a decorating company, spent more than 10,000 yuan (around Rs 60,000) to color the mountainside quarry with over one ton of paint [...]
Our Response To Color Is Personal
Leatrice Eiseman says, “Color in the environment can be a real mood-setter,” so it is best to remember that colors can bring feeling about and evoke memories both good and bad. It is important to remember that childhood, to a point, is remembered through the colors we associate [...]
You Are Teal Green
You are a one of a kind, original person.
There’s no one even close to being like you.
Expressive and creative, you have a knack for making the impossible possible.
While you are a bit offbeat, you don’t scare people away with your quirks.
Your warm personality nicely counteracts any strange habits you may [...]
You are Apricot
Soft and sweet, over time you let your provocative nature shine through.
You are definitely unconventional, but you don’t broadcast it.
You offer people a fresh perspective on life – so fresh that it can be shocking!
Here’s another fun color quiz to try…
What Color Orange Are You?
You are Ocean Blue
You’re both warm and practical. You’re very driven, but you’re also very well rounded.
You tend to see both sides to every issue, and people consider you a natural diplomat.
What Color Blue Are You?
A short quiz, partially based on research by Dr. Max Luscher, who studied how color affects behavior. Take a few minutes to take the quiz and find out.
