I have decided I need to make a change - in the colors used to represent me and my studio. If you came to my blog from my website you know what colors I have been using. And if you are reading my blog you have an idea of the colors I want to go to. When I was working on my studio last year I had to decide what color it would be - inside and out. My first decision was what color to paint the walls. I kept being drawn back to browns. So, brown it is. Then I needed another color - burgundy looked great with the brown, so that was it. Then I wanted another color to use for the text of my business name that would complement the brown and burgundy. Aqua was it! So, there it is - Brown, Burgundy and Aqua (or something close to these). I am still working on getting the exact shades of each of these colors for print - delivery boxes, bags, business cards - but that should come soon.
I have also been learning about color - what colors mean and the responses you can get from colors. Very interesting. I have learned that Brown, as my dominant color, is the ultimate earth color associated with hearth and home, substance and stability. It’s responses are “rooted, wholesome, sheltering, warm, durable, secure, rustic.” The responses for burgundy are “rich, elegant, refined, tasty, mature.” Aqua is “cool, fresh, refreshing, healing.”
So, that being said, here are 2 pictures of the welcome are of my studio. These were taken shortly after opening, and I was still ordering and framing prints for the walls - I guess I need to take new pictures - it’s not like I don’t have a camera there.
This first one shows the brown walls and burgundy curtain I have separating the shooting area from the welcome area.
This picture shows the welcome area. I have added a table between the chairs and also portraits on the walls - I know, I need to take new pics.
So, these new colors need to represent me, and my studio. I think it is a good fit!