Michelle and I are enjoying a few weeks off this summer for travel and studio work before we begin plans for our Fall Enso Circle term. We love to take a break to play and refresh our creative batteries. One of my favorite mind-stretching games is thinking of color names. My personal palette in the work that I do is very limited, as you may know, and I have always enjoyed the fascinating nuances between neutral colors, natural pigments, and shades of pale fiber and paper. (Sometimes we have these kinds of conversations in The Enso Circle - it's fun) Giving these “non-colors” their own names is almost like writing poetry because it sharpens the verbal/visualization process. Imagine the difference between the color “ivory” and the color “eggshell.” Can you see those in your mind?
What about shades of green? How would you compare "Jade" and "Moss" in your mind or on your canvas or watercolor paper? Visualize these names, from vibrant and bright to deep and earthy:
How many names for the color orange can you see in this photograph? Michelle and I are always saying that once you are in The Enso Circle, you can't help but think like an artist - and while some of what we talk about might be serious stuff, there is a lot of play and out-of-the-box conversation. What color is the smell of peppermint? How many names for purple can you think of?
Have some summer fun - we will be back soon to talk about the new fall term at The Enso Circle. If you are already thinking about applying, here's a LINK that will tell you all about it.
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