When my colleague Debbie Josendale, of 3C Marketing Group, asked me to consult on colors for one of her client’s visual identity, which encompasses its brand / branding, I was intrigued. I had a deep … [Read more...]
Muz-ing on our Color Choices
Each month, usually the third Sunday of the month, at 4:15 PST, I have the honor, and the responsibility, of visiting the inspiring and informative Artistically Speaking Talk Show, brainchild of the … [Read more...]
Brand of Colors
A recent color consultation and analysis got me thinking...about why we choose the colors that we do. Of course we can analyze, assess from various vantage points, provide argumentation to support … [Read more...]
Strike Me Pink…You Feel Me? Color Associations & You
Hello Cre8tive Compass! I am Debra Disman, your friendly Color Muze, here to share tasty tidbits of color wisdom...from here, there and everywhere. (If you would like to know about the … [Read more...]
Color for All Reasons II
The "meaning" of color can be assessed from a number of vantage points, and it can be fascinating to view your color choices through several lenses. In this way you can determine which colors and … [Read more...]
Stand your Color Ground
The colors we clothe our buildings in, and the materials we use to build them can have a significant effect on how solid, safe, and grounded they appear. And, I might add, in addition to paint … [Read more...]
Cacophony to Calm…Compensating with Color
Can color “theory” heal? If healing means balancing, compensating, and otherwise enhancing the quality of a space, object, light source, or even our bodies, then I believe it can. Our April 17, … [Read more...]
Two Steps Forward, One Step Back: Colors that Advance and Recede
On March 20, 2011, during our Color Muze segment on Artistically Speaking Talk Show, I had the opportunity to chat with hosts Rebecca and Lyna‘s delightful guest, mixed media artist Kelli Perkins … [Read more...]
Synesthesia: Sense and Sensibility Part Two
Our February 13th “Color Muze” segment on Artistically Speaking Talk Show, focused on the fascinating concept and phenomenon of “Synesthesia”, or “Unity of the Senses. I learned about Synesthesia … [Read more...]