Pantone Fashion Color Report for Spring 2008
January 18, 2008 by Cyndi Lavin
Filed under Designing, Jewelry Business Tips, Wearable Art
It gets to be totally ridiculous how far ahead color predictions are made these days. They’re not really “predictions” either, are they? By stating that these are the new colors for the season, the color industry makes it so. What power
For those who pay attention when planning their spring jewelry line. Pantone’s report can be found here.
“According to the report, the spring ‘08 palette is defined by classic, versatile neutrals punctuated by splashes of invigorating brights, empowering consumers to explore new and creative ways to combine colors.
Variations on popular colors such as energizing red, cool, waterborne blue …read more
Online color training and tools
January 2, 2008 by Cyndi Lavin
Filed under Basics - Getting Started, Designing, Jewelry Business Tips, Online Tools & Toys
What’s Up Wednesday!
Color is important to every artist, but as a bead or jewelry artist, you probably haven’t been classically trained like a painter would be. Not to fear! There are a plethora of wonderful online sources to help you learn the terminology on your own and to teach you how to train your eye. Here are some of the best:
Informational Articles on Color:
The Color Wheel and Itten’s Color Theory
Brown University’s Color Theory Course
Margie Deeb’s Color Articles
Best Books on Color
Color Scheme Tools:
WellStyled
Tool is designed primarily for web designers but useful for anyone.
Steel Dolphin
Designed with the digital artist in mind.
ColorBlender
A fun …read more
