The two hues that are mesmerizing the world right now are the colors of the Ukrainian flag. Pantone has labeled them “Freedom Blue” and “Energizing Yellow”, a resounding representation of the importance of […]
This month, we thought it would be fun to share some of the typical questions about color that we get from our readers. Especially because, as color covers such a large area of […]
In one of my books, Pantone Guide to Communicating With Color, I referred to color as a “silent salesperson”. Even without the use of verbiage, color is known to work synergistically with […]
As we are nearing the end of 2021, it’s always interesting to look at how far-reaching the color (or colors) of the year have been, and this year it is Illuminating Yellow and Ultimate Gray. […]
In reviewing some publicity releases, I came across an article that was featured in Modern Salon Magazine in June of 1985. One of the articles is just as relevant today as it was then. Written […]
I wanted to share the following article written by my friend and neighbor, Karen West, for Seattle Woman Magazine. It will be done in two parts, one as a fun backgrounder on my home and […]
In doing research for my book, published by Chronicle in San Francisco titled: Pantone on Fashion—a Century of Color in Design, a woman named Miriam Haskell intrigued me. Arriving in New York from Indiana in […]
Iridescence (also known as goniochromism) is defined as “the phenomenon of certain surfaces that appear to gradually change color as the angle of view or the angle of illumination changes. The word is derived from […]
We want to share with you a wonderful book written by a colleague and former student, Kim Newton Arispe and beautifully photographed by Bobby Arispe. It is called, “Liberal Libations.” The book is so well […]
Former student, Saana Baker, is known for her beautiful and meticulous work in textile. Her attention to technical detail, nuanced colors, subtle detail and evocative patterning are central to her aesthetic.
Saana studied textile design with […]
