Color & Photography

Today I just wanted to share a quick color, pattern post and a photograph I took in the late spring of apple blossoms. I forgot I took it and when I was looking for images for my color inspiration I came across this in my photo files. (how those files need organizing!)

 

I wish I lived on a small farm with a field full of apple trees. Someday maybe, I can wish~ Right?

Soft whites pinks and greens make a wonderful pallet from apple blossoms~

 

Not only does it make for great color inspiration but pattern inspiration. I could spend lots of time making patterns over at Colourlovers with no thoughts of all the other things I need to do around me. 

Over the next few days the weather is suppose to be milder until the weekend and then it heats up again. Oh, how I miss spring already! I am not ready for the July/August heat. 

One cool thing that I have to tell you about is iTunes 31 Nights of Live Music * for Free. You will be able to see all the music headliners for free in real time or later on your computer... Just follow the link to learn more about it! How cool is that? And I have some new projects to share later in the week. 

What are you up to this summer? What is your favorite band?

 

 Starting July 2011

Pink Color Inspiration & Rustic Romantic Wedding

I have been drawn to pink lately, but until I looked up the meaning behind the color I never knew some of its color psychology. Did you know the color stimulates energy, encourages action and confidence? Most of the time when I think of pink I think of its youthful, lighthearted and passionate meanings.

And of course that is in the forefront of my mind right now with having just finished with Laura's wedding. I have a few photo's to share with you and a link to the photographers preview! Laura sent me the link with one word "Wow" and I must say you will be swooning over those photographs too! So when your done with the post hop on over to the link at the end of the post!

* These three photographs by Theresa Huse

Her sister Jenni who was her Maid of Honor wore these pink shoes!

Laura and Charles theme was Rustic / Romantic pink flower swooning

Soft, Sweet  and Shades of Pink / Sisterly Love

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Pink is a tint of red, or red with white added to lighten the color. Pink can also go red-orange (Coral) or red-violet (Magenta aka "Hot Pink").

I can see using this palette for painting

Source: weheartit.com via Theresa on Pinterest

After seeing myself in some photos and my dress I have to admit I am ready for some spring training to drop some weight I have gained. I am swooning over this pink bike with a basket full of roses!

                                                                        Source: weheartit.com via Theresa on Pinterest

The whole wedding week was magical, like pink glowing glitter sprinkled everywhere!

 Don't forget to visit FloryPhoto.com to see a preview of the special wedding I was part of. They are very beautiful! Kelly and her assistant Nirav did an amazing job!  Her sister Jenni did the makeup and hair *site in process. 

I made the banners, mustaches and table scape s, place-cards, signs and floral designs. Amy helped with the floral work and set up! The wedding was held at the BarnDiva, Healdsburg, CA.

Next week my color inspiration is coming from the bride's shoes purple! One of my favorite colors!  Now run over and take a peek at those pretty purple shoes, Healdsburg and the wedding preview! Ready, get set, "Wow"!! 


PS.There is a lot more to pink than meets the eye! To find out more visit Squidoo.com to find out more about this wonderful color, pinks meanings, brand identity and more interesting information. Now that I have my color inspiration I am off to paint.  

What shade of pink is your favorite? Do you know a fact about pink? Let me know your favorite wedding photo from Flory Photo.com of Charles & Laura's preview!

Work In Progress Acrylic Painting

This is a work in progress. I am loving using all the colors of spring in the acrylic painting. This is a close up shot. I am sure it will look much different when I am done. I thought you might enjoy seeing some spring colors. I know all my friends and family back east will enjoy seeing colors while bundled up for the snow storm across the country. I wish I could send you my mild CA. days!!
What are the colors you are using right now in your work? What is the weather like where you are?

Simply Sunday "Hope" For A Breast Cancer Cure

I have been meaning to post this journal prompt for some time & finally I can share it. My journal prompt for this week is "Hope". As it is still October and even when it is not we should hope for a cure for breast cancer not only in words but actions. I am putting a link up for donating to the cause directly~ Feel free to Donate this link takes you directly to the Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Charity (Official Site).
My journal page above all in pink as a tribute to breast cancer awareness and added some thoughts beside hope such as women, pink, a cure for cancer & our future depends on it. I am sure there are many causes that come close to our hearts and for me this is one of them~
Is this a cause that touches your heart? Have you done your self exam? Self exam link
Learn from yesterday, live for today and hope for tomorrow.~ Albert Einstein
Hope is not a dream but a way of making dreams become reality. ~Author Unknown

Together lets hope & wish for a cure so one day our children can be free of breast cancer!