Introducing the Pantone Color of the Year (and what it means)
I have been very fortunate, as the Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute, to be involved in the selection and rationale for the Pantone Color of the […]
YOU’RE (STILL) INVITED!
There are still spots available in Leatrice Eiseman’s next Color/Design course (or what we refer to as “Summer Camp for Color Lovers).
Join us for a 3 1/2–day course taught by the “international color […]
Sharing Bilbao, Spain, and Milan, Italy
What a fabulous whirlwind of a trip! The first stop was the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao,
where I spoke on the Shadows collection and 150 Marilyns […]
10 Ways Color Affects Your Mood #TBT
We have a repository of information about a color. For example, the color blue is almost always associated with blue skies, which when we are children is a positive thing — it means playing outside […]
Optical Illusions Are Fun And Colorful On #TBT
April 23, 2015
Originally posted November 19, 2010
Optical Illusions
Vision Scientist Studies Color Contrast, Illusions
By Sonja Patterson
“Your eyes may be playing tricks on you. Without your even knowing it.”
Retreat Into A Place Of Quiet Blue Calm #TBT
April 2, 2015
Originally posted on February 1, 2010
As the spring is approaching we found it fitting and inspiring to share a story about gardening. If you are looking for inspiration for your […]
Just As A Child Is Drawn To Candy, We Are Drawn To Red
September 17, 2014
People just don’t like red-they love it. People whose favorite color is red have a zest for life; they are, quite literally “movers and shakers.” They need to be well […]
Human Color Forecaster Or Robot Stand-In? Who Would You Trust With Your Brand Identity?
April 21, 2014
As a general rule, evolutionary alterations are less risky than revolutionary changes. However, with changing times and expectations in the marketplace, some risk-taking can be a real attention getter. It should […]
Guest Blogger Christine Peters, Color Lover And Synesthete!
February 19, 2014
Last January, Christine Peters, a marketing consultant in the financial services industry joined my class in Burbank, California. Interestingly, Christine has more than just a passion for color-she actually experiences […]
Vetting Color Studies: Red Plate, White Plate, Or Blue Plate Special?
January 27, 2014
I am always intrigued by trending or popular stories that are making their way around the web. I have been known to indulge in my fair share of sharing of colorful […]