Motivating Monday – Cactus Flower
by lsmith | Mar 18, 2024 | Color Theory
Most of the year, the landscape in the desert southwest has a neutral landscape of sage and stone. There are varying shades, but most are the dull greens and taupe. You may get splashed of red sandstone. But otherwise, it is relatively unremarkable. Then, for a few...
Motivating Monday – Pacific Paradise
by lsmith | Mar 11, 2024 | Color Theory
Optical illusions or literary license? I am talking about white sand beaches. This beach is truly a coral beach in a Pacific Atoll. At first glance, the sand is so pale it looks almost white. But when trying to match the color, it is actually a light taupe or fog...
Motivating Monday – Morning Drive
by lsmith | Mar 4, 2024 | Color Theory
Does the morning sky set your mood? According to sailors, red sky in the morning, they take warning. Meaning, they are anxious about rough weather. Foggy mornings brought dread for me, as my flights would generally be delayed or cancelled. Rainy mornings usually meant...
Motivating Monday – Pine Cone
by lsmith | Feb 26, 2024 | Color Theory
My sister and I visited Mount Vernon a few years ago. That is when I discovered that George Washington was quite the horticulturist! He had plants imported from around the world for his grand estate. Looking back, he may have imported some invasive species, but...
Motivating Monday – Pasta Prep
by lsmith | Feb 19, 2024 | Color Theory
In college, our dorms were located near Little Italy in Cleveland. You couldn’t beat the Italian food. Of course, as a poor college student, I lived on pasta. Most of all, I remember pulling all-nighters… The reward, other than convincing yourself you...