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A color scheme

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“A color scheme can come from anywhere. Forget fanning trough hundreds of color chips on a paint wand, wondering „Do I like this or that?“ It is confusing and much too analytical. Instead, look at the ocean or a grove of trees. I have started with a chip of cerulean blue paint from the hallway of the Quisisana hotel in Capri, a fragment of silk from Thailand, a scrap of paper found on a street in NY. It will always be something that sets off a strong emotional reaction, something that pulls me in. Absorb everything in your environment. Put yourself in places that open up your senses. Creativity comes from a place deep inside you. Follow your instincts, and you will find what you need.”

Vicente Wolf , “Learning to see


a grove of trees via splendid willow

Kommentare

35 Kommentare zu “A color scheme”

  1. Kathy am 14.03.2011 um 00:31 Uhr 

    I agree! I chose the exterior paint colors of my house based on the colors of sycamore tree bark (copper-gutters/sage-walls/lichen-shutters)…great post…k

  2. 'Vintage am 14.03.2011 um 01:03 Uhr 

    Durch den Wald würde ich zu gern mit meinen Hunden laufen – das ist wirklich eines der wenigen Dinge, die mir hier total fehlen… wunderschöne Aufnahme!

    Gruß

    Tine

  3. Milrayas y puntos am 14.03.2011 um 02:20 Uhr 

    Put yourself in places that open up your senses. Creativity comes from a place deep inside you. Follow your instincts, and you will find what you need.”
    This words are a great truth. Does not forget it.
    Thanks for sharing! and thanks for your comment in my blog.
    The picture is gorgeous !!!
    Hugs Kena

  4. Julie am 14.03.2011 um 03:36 Uhr 

    That is one fantastic ohoto.. I think I am always inspired by the sea.. and love all the colours it contains..

    Have a lovely week.. ciao xxxx julie

  5. Carolyn Green am 14.03.2011 um 04:17 Uhr 

    A great post and I love the photo of the rays of sun shining through the trees.

    Happy week
    Hugs
    Carolyn

  6. meenal @ maison marigold am 14.03.2011 um 06:14 Uhr 

    That’s a lovely image and even better advice, Maria…truly inspiration can come from anywhere…something with which you feel instant emotinal connect…is often your greatet inspiration!! have a lovely week..xx meenal

  7. meenal @ maison marigold am 14.03.2011 um 06:22 Uhr 

    What a beautiful post, Maria…both the image and the advice…truly, inspiration can come from anywhere…one only has to look and keep an open mind….the possibilities are endless…have a lovely week!! xx meenal

  8. KREASOLI am 14.03.2011 um 09:15 Uhr 

    Das kann ich so unterschreiben! Toller Beitrag!!!

    Liebgruß
    vom Waldtiger
    =^.^=

  9. Tina am 14.03.2011 um 09:40 Uhr 

    Inspiring and such great tip! I get it! Thank you for sharing these eye-opening words! Love it!

  10. Claire am 14.03.2011 um 11:23 Uhr 

    great quote and lovely picture!
    and thanks for stopping by my blog :)

  11. classiq am 14.03.2011 um 11:46 Uhr 

    This is so true, very inspiring! Have a great week, Maria! Ada

  12. steffie am 14.03.2011 um 13:32 Uhr 

    Brilliant!! I think nature is a great inspiration!! cool blog!! followed on twitter!! :)

  13. maureen lynne am 14.03.2011 um 15:15 Uhr 

    fabulous inspiration…and what a great idea to use an image such as this as the start of your color selection…
    maureen

  14. Krystal/Village am 14.03.2011 um 15:36 Uhr 

    I like that advice a lot :) Happy happy monday!

  15. Mona Thompson am 14.03.2011 um 17:36 Uhr 

    Great advice and fabulous imagry. Have a great week. Mona

  16. Dawn {The Alternative Wife} am 14.03.2011 um 17:38 Uhr 

    I couldn’t agree with that more. Anything that pulls you in.

    Happy Monday!

  17. Punctuation Mark am 14.03.2011 um 18:12 Uhr 

    what a beautiful piece… more people should learn how to see beyong the obvious!!!

  18. mary jo am 14.03.2011 um 19:03 Uhr 

    I couldn’t agree more! I get all my inspiration from nature, plants + animals, art and other random places. Hope you are off to a wonderful week Maria–thanks so much for your kind words about my show–wishing you could be here on Thursday!

    xo Mary Jo

  19. Andreia am 14.03.2011 um 19:27 Uhr 

    Hello!

    Thank you for commenting on my blog! It was a good surprise come here: very inspiring blog!

  20. Swedish in Atlanta am 14.03.2011 um 20:07 Uhr 

    Wow, this is a great picture. Beautiful blog!
    Petra

  21. Luciane at HomeBunch.com am 14.03.2011 um 20:51 Uhr 

    Amen!

    Vicente is pure inspiration. I’m a huge fan, not only of his work, but his persona.

    Have a blessed week!

    xo

    Luciane at HomeBunch.com

  22. vanessa am 14.03.2011 um 21:25 Uhr 

    3x in Ägypten und einmal auf Mauritius :D
    LG♥

  23. missboulette am 14.03.2011 um 21:41 Uhr 

    Schön Dich entdeckt zu haben :-)

  24. Nicole am 14.03.2011 um 23:31 Uhr 

    this is an amazing photo!

  25. Stephie am 14.03.2011 um 23:57 Uhr 

    What a beautiful photo and an amazing quote to go with it. I agree if a colour doesn’t connect with you there is no point to using it whether it’s “in” or not. You should trust your instincts.

    Hugs, Stephie x

  26. akbar am 14.03.2011 um 23:57 Uhr 

    hi maria

    you did a great job keep it up

  27. Isabel am 15.03.2011 um 00:13 Uhr 

    wunderbares foto, der lichteinfall ist wirklich perfekt :)
    x isabel

  28. Nicole at First House on the Right am 15.03.2011 um 00:44 Uhr 

    Hi back from Australia :) Just wanted to say thanks for popping over to see my blog, it’s always so lovely to read comments from readers. Hope you are having a lovely week, Nicolex

  29. Tereza am 15.03.2011 um 01:44 Uhr 

    Hi, Maria!
    Vicente Wolf is amazing, love his work, for me, he is one of the best.
    The picture is fantastic, congratulations on your post.
    Hugs from a rainy Brasil

  30. Brandi {not your average ordinary} am 15.03.2011 um 04:00 Uhr 

    What an incredible quote and way of seeing the world. I think I need to open my eyes to what’s in front of me more often and stop burying my head in a book all the time.

  31. Splendid Willow am 15.03.2011 um 05:19 Uhr 

    You have a way with words and pictures my friend. And Vicente sure knows what he is talking about. What a talented designer.

    Warm hugs to you, Maria.

    ox, Mon

  32. Sandrine am 15.03.2011 um 23:40 Uhr 

    HI, Thanks for your comment on my mood board.
    I enjoyed reading your advice,I often find nature so inspiring!
    Have a beautiful day!:)
    Sandrine x

  33. Shawna am 16.03.2011 um 06:02 Uhr 

    Amazing architecture! That glass house is stunning!

  34. Anya adores am 17.03.2011 um 18:58 Uhr 

    Inspiring and awesome post. Thanks so much for your comment on my blog ;O)
    Have a great day!
    A xx

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