Inside the [ Studio ]: blue.

it's no secret, if you know me (and my wardrobe), that I love blue.  hence, the 6 hues of paint I use often.  each is subtly different in itself, and has a greater impact and influence when mixed or juxtaposed with other colors...

here's a glimpse of my process, and my latest painting,  I carry your heart (a la, e.e. cummings, and my favorite poem :)

I'll probably play around with the high-and-low-lights a bit more (the dilemma of never truly being finished with a work, when you have your studio in your one room studio loft apartment and can never just walk away from a painting...), let it dry, and then photograph it for my Etsy.

it's been a rainy and dreary week, but I've sorta loved every minute of it.  it just makes everything and everybody quieter, and I revel in it.  not to mention, falling rain is my favorite sound to paint to...

how has your week been, friend?

[ Color Crush ] Turquoise

This week's color crush is my infatuation with turquoise.  Other than white, it's the only pop of color in my room (mason jars, and my quirky thrift store chair. )

I love the way it can function both as a cool winter hue and a fresh summer blue, which seems perfectly appropriate today as the weather can't decide which one it wants to be.  I tried finding examples of especially unexpected pops of color, an alternative to just turquoise walls.  See what you think...

All Images from Houzz

If you click on the image, it takes you to my Turquoise Ideabook on Houzz.

Ahh... so refreshing.

Have a beautiful weekend!

[ Color Crush ]

Image from Shelter Blog

I fell in love with this image.  Very Darryl Carter (my Mom's favorite interior designer).  There's just something so complex about the subtlety of colors and texture in such a seemingly simple monotone palette.  

Blues, Greens, Blush...

I also love the eclectic-ness of the image; vintage, modern, rustic.  I want this room!

Inside the Studio

Well, not quite in my studio, actually I was

sketching/doodling on my couch... 

but here are a few sneak peeks of upcoming projects.  Enjoy!

Gotta love paint swatches for Color Inspiration!

I use Gouache for sketching (It's consistency is like watercolor, but opaque.)

 Can you tell I've had a recent obsession with grays.

I love the subtle variations, and quickness it changes from warm to cool.

What's your latest color obsession?