As August winds down, these are the colors that bridge the gap—still warm enough for summer but rich enough for what's coming.
1/ LEANNE SHAPTON 2/ OLD CITY MAILROOM 3/ NILDO JOSE
4/ NANCY GERE 5/ MADINA MARIPOSA 6/ SEANA BAILEY
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1/ ANN SHEINNA for PERVERT 2/ OLD CITY MAILROOM 3/ ATTIC 4/ GALERIE STORM 5/ SOURCE UNKNOWN (please let me know if you are aware of original artist) 6/ MILENA DZBOEVA
Loving this combination of organic greens with metallic accents. It's sophisticated without trying too hard.
1/ BRANDI HOWE for CULT GAIA 2/ DIOR, SS22 3/ TSUBAKI CHINZAN 4/ OTTOLINE 5/ BRENT SCHOEPF 6/ TRAIANOS PAKIOUFAKIS for STUDIO SHAND
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1/ THE VAMOOSE 2/ ISAMU NOGUCHI 3/ SOURCE UNKNOWN (please let me know if you are aware of original source so I can credit) 4/ ARMANI, SS99 5/ VERO DESIGN CO 6/ GUSTAVO PÉREZ
1/ WILLIAM SACHDEVA 2/ NATHALIE LETE 3/ THE AEGEAN: the epicenter of Greek civilization 4/ AMANDA WAKELEY, Spring 2016
1/ AID by THOMAS DE BRUYNE 2/ MOSAIC HOUSE 3/ GUCCI, RESORT 2026 4/ SOURCE UNKNOWN
Always drawn to these gentle greens.
1/ SOURCE UNKNOWN (please let me know if you are aware of original source) 2/ CREATIVE WORKS STUDIO 3/ DONNI 4/ LUNA RAY DESIGN
Proof that the palettes that intimidate you most can surprise you the most.
1/ SOURCE UNKNOWN (please let me know if you are aware of original source so I can credit 2/ & OTHER STORIES 3/ BEC & BRIDGE, Resort 2020 4/ PABLO PICASSO by EUGENIO D’ORS
1/ SISILIA PIRING 2/ SOURCE UNKNOWN 3/ THE GEMINI BAKE
1/ FRESHWATER 2/ SOURCE UNKNOWN (please let me know if you are aware of the original source so I can credit 3/ IRIS MILLOT 4/ BABAA
Happy Earth Day! There's nothing more inspiring than the palette nature creates
(If you recognize any of these images, please let me know so I can credit)
I’m here for the butter yellow trend! 🧈
1/ FARROW & BALL 2/ SOURCE UNKNOWN 3/ CAFÉ PETIOLE 4/ TONY BIANCO 5 & 6/ SOURCE UNKNOWN
1/ SUBLIMING.JPG 2/ HAROLD SPEED, 1924 3/ REGRETS ONLY 4/ VINTAGE POSTCARD, NYPL
1/ JEAN-BAPTISTE SINNIGER 2/ FRENCH LOUIS XVI AND AFTER from COLOR FOR INTERIORS by FABER BIRREN, 1963
Spring inspiration in soft yellows, lavender, and terracotta. Drawn from runway fashion and art that speaks to the season's gentle energy.
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1/ CHLOÉ SS25 2/ BARI ZIPERSTEIN 3/ SANTI ALLERUZZO
Sometimes the most sophisticated palettes are the quietest ones. Off to recharge - be back soon!
1/ 19th c JAPANESE FABRIC at THE MET 2/ CHAR GLADDEN STUDIO 3/ PARVIZ TANAVOLI 4/ CHARLOTTE CHESNAIS 5/ SOURCE UNKNOWN (please let me know if you are aware of the original source)
Couldn’t let the day go by without posting some green!
1/ SOURCE UNKNOWN (please let me know if you are aware of original source) 2/ WILLIAM MORRIS 3/ BARBARA KRUGER 4/ SOURCE UNKNOWN (please let me know if you are aware of original source)
LAST CALL! Only 2 spots remain for our Color Journal Course starting Monday! This palette has me nostalgic for late 90s/early 2000s vibes. Simpler times, right?!
1/ SOURCE UNKNOWN (please let me know if you are aware of original source) 2/ CHRISTY TURLINGTON by STEVE GRANITZ 3/ MARCELO DE COSTA 4/ CAIT FAHEY 5/ IRIS SCHWARTZ 6/ SOURCE UNKNOWN (please let me know if you are aware of original source)
These pretty spring pastels feel like the perfect mood to take into our new season. Last call for Color Journal Course - we begin our color exploration journey Monday! 🎨
1/ MATISSE 2/ LISA SORGINI 3/ SOURCE UNKNOWN (please let me know if you are aware of the original source)
Exploring monochromatic yellows ✨ One of my favorite weeks in the Color Journal Course is diving into the subtle variations within a single color family. Loving these sunshine tones as I wait impatiently for spring’s arrival.
A few spots left for spring session starting March 10th!
1/ MARCO UGOLINI 2/ SOURCE UNKNOWN (please let me know if you are aware of original source so I can credit) 3/ ROY KIM
