08 Thursday Mar 2012
Posted in Color Inspiration, Photographic Palette
With its pale hues and pop of whimsy, our vintage carnival palette brings a unique feel to any space. It brings you back to the good old days where carnival rides and candy make you feel at home and your inner child is set free. The colors in this palette are calming yet exciting and can easily beautify a space by adding that touch of personality and humor a room may need.
Check out Sensational Color’s Pinterest board for more inspiration!
06 Tuesday Mar 2012
Posted in Art & Design, Color Inspiration
Tags
anthropologie, balloons, basic grey, birds, blue, butterflies, flowers, french, green, lace, letters, nature, paper, paris, pink, red, wallpaper, white
Oh, do I love paper. Even when I was a child I had a special relationship with it. I loved stationary and would always want my Mother to buy me new pads and notebooks, just so I can have plenty of paper to write and draw on. Today, I simply adore it.
Being an artist you learn how to appreciate paper more. Most of my handmade crafts are made with it as well so I have used more as the years passed. Searching for unique patterns and designs is easy thanks to all the talented people out there creating such beautiful work. From tissue paper to wallpaper, there is something to be found for everyone.
Here are some cool finds I came across upon my searches that I would like to share with you. Get lost in the magnificent glory of all these fun and gorgeous items and let them inspire you, like they inspired me.
06 Tuesday Mar 2012
Posted in Color in Films, Color Inspiration
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animation, blue, brown, cinema, films, james and the giant peach, movies, orange, purples, roald dahl, tim burton, yellow
James and the Giant Peach is a classic film for children and people of all ages. Tim Burton brings this amazing story to life and allows us all to visit a place where our imaginations can soar. Originally written by Roald Dahl, James is stuck living with his mean aunts when his parents pass away. After some time, he meets a little man outside who gives him a secret potion. Unfortunately, James spills it all over the peach tree by accident but to his surprise the peach brings him a way to escape, explore and find happiness.
With all his little insect friends, he travels the high seas to find his way to New York City. Their journey is full of adventure and amazement. The color scheme used is full of life and holds a childlike feel, taking us all on the exciting trip with James we will never forget.
28 Tuesday Feb 2012
Posted in Color in Films, Color Inspiration
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brown, gray, green, kurt cobain, last days, nature, neutral tones, nirvana, olive, red
Last Days explores the final days of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain. Writer and director Gus Van Sant truly examines the feeling of isolation in the world with this film. From beginning to end, the darker more rustic tones of nature set the stage for sadness, weakness and the psychological sense of strength that is showcased at the end of the film when the character takes his own life. The rich colors of the cooler seasons embrace the story as it unfolds to its realistic and haunting finale.
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