Category Archives: Color

Creative Nudge – Indigo Aesthetic

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Luana

One of the great pleasures of immersing oneselfin the Tokyo Quilt Festival, is to dive into the inky blue depths of the "Wa" exhibit, filled withintricate quilts hand-pieced and hand-quilted, many constructed from vintage indigo fabrics. Yes, there are shimmering … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Marigold, Berry & Crystal White

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Luana

When I travel, I take at least 500 photos a day. Every night I edit down to about 300, and try to pick out the Photo of the Day. As you may know, I went to India for 2 weeks … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Dreaming of Asia

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Luana

  One of my greatest pleasures over the last several years has been my annual trek to the Tokyo Quilt Festival. It is not only the quilts that inspire me, but the textiles, the colors, the crafts, the architecture, and … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Two of a Kind

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Luana

    It is always fun to see how 2 artists handle a similar subject in their work. Here are two photos I took at the Quilt Festival in Houston… with a motorcycle theme. On the left is Linda Anderson's … Continue reading →

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Color Trends from Palm Springs

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Luana

This week I am writing to you from Palm Springs in California, considered a mecca for Mid-Century Modern Architecture and Style. I am attending the Color Marketing Group's International Summit, and enjoying hanging out with fellow Color Passionistas. Unfortunately the … Continue reading →

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Armadillo and Kaffe Fassett Color Palette

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Luana

Tonight I am getting ready for my next trip –the Color Marketing Group's International Conference in Palm Springs,California. This is a working conference where design professionals gather to develop colorpalettes to serve as trend forecasting tools for their respectiveindustries. I'll … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – Plum Dandy

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Luana

I am a Purple Person. I have always loved Purple, Plum, Violet, Amethyst, Berry, Eggplant, Mauve, Heather, Lilac and Lavender. This time of year I am really happy to drag out my plummy lipstick, purple corduroy pants, and heather sweaters. … Continue reading →

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Creative Nudge – A Spicy Soup

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Luana

I am home, recovering from a 12 hour time difference, and mulling over impressions from my tour of India. There are so many things I want to be sure to remember…the myriad of smells and sounds on the street, the … Continue reading →

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Colors of India

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Luana

My feet are back on US soil now, and I am havinga 4 hour layover at Newark Airport. My journey back will be 36 hoursdoor-to-door, from the hotel in Varanasi to my home in Boulder Colorado. I sawlots of flood … Continue reading →

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Road to Jaipur

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Luana

I am writing to you from a hotel in the countryside, about a half hour outside of Jaipur in India. In a few minutes I?ll be leaving for our daytrip to Jaipur ? the Pink City. We've only been here … Continue reading →

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