Did Purple Send a Message at the State of the Union Address?

That was the question du jour on the morning after President Obama’s State of the Union address so I wasn’t surprised when Georgea Kovanis of the Detroit Free Press called me to get a bit of expert insight.Did the color send a message at the State of the Union address? “Color sends a message,’” says [...] Read more »

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Colorful Rajasthan: Jodhpur, the ‘Blue City’

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 [...] Read more »

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Color: Messages & Meanings

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. Read more »

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Flower power

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 [...] Read more »

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A Splash of Blue

***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 [...] Read more »

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