This is such a cool idea I want to do it myself. I think it would a great lesson in really looking at what makes color combinations work, and then using those palettes in art, craft, decor or clothing. Either way it would be a great starting point in design, no matter what kind.
This is a set of three palettes she created out of pictures by Iris Velghe, who does some amazing photography, as you can see.
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And one of Kris's many other sources of inspiration:
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And some of her own work, available in her shop.
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Hope this inspires you to seek out colors that speak to you!
2 comments:
I just looked over her blog and it's so cool how she picks up just about anything and develops a palette around it!
YES!! I thought so too!
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