day 13 - what's around me in my studio 2?

LoTs of ThReAd!!!

days 10, 11, 12 - what's around me in my studio?

Here are some of the things that inspire me in my studio. I hope you enjoy their color as I do.

A felted wall piece I picked up at a Lawrence Bizarre Bazaar a few years ago.

Fabric designed at Culp Inc about 10 years ago which I made into a rug.

These two pieces are antique reversed appliqued samples from
Thailand I picked up at a Surface Design Association
Conference a few years ago.  I love how intricate they are.

day 9 - morning tea

The color of brewed tea is such a rich brown.

day 8 - Earrings

My brother's girlfriend Jordan made these for Christmas and I love the colors of the beads.

day 7 - the beautiful morning sky today

This is my view when I leave my house for work everyday.
Isn't it beautiful?  I'm amazed by how beautiful something can be that happens everyday. Stop for a minute and enjoy the masterpiece that God painted for us.
Have a great Monday.

day 3 - paint color

Pigments and paints are beautiful.

day 2- The colors and textures of children's art

I work at two elementary schools in Lawrence, Kansas. I'm always inspired by the art the children make. Here's one example.

day 1 - I love red!

When my husband Josh and I got married we registered for red kitchen items.  Even though our kitchen has changed colors (from "blond" to "surfer" wall paint color), the red kitchen items are still our favorite.  We received more red kitchen items this Christmas - a Brita pitcher and Le Creuset coffee press. I LOVE THEM! 

Thanks Mom and Dad for these presents.

2013 - Color Journal

I've decided I'm going to keep a color journal for the year of 2013. Every day I plan to share something about color.  I'm interested in color in our daily lives.  I love keeping a color journal with color samples and ideas.  I'm interested in how color enriches our soul.  

What is soul?   (dictionary definition of soul)
What is color?    (dictionary definition of color)
What is soul color? ....

This is a page from my sketchbook of my dyed fabric swatches.