Do you have a favorite photo, piece of art, or fabric that you love? Chances are, one of the things you love about it are the colors.
My favorite project in college was in my Color Theory class. We had to take 24 different photographs of anything we chose. Then we had to identify what colors made up each of the photos, creating 24 different color palettes.
This project made me realize that color inspiration can come in all forms, shapes, sizes, and locations. Here are a couple of examples….my favorite Italy photo with the terra cotta orange, yellow, and deep maroon buildings along the turqouise water….
Photo credit, Alayna Benefield with Ruby Jewel Studio
and a beautiful Tulsa spring day with all the different shades of green, hints of magenta and fushia from the red bud trees, and brilliant blues from the sky.
Photo credit, Alayna Benefield with Ruby Jewel Studio
Take a look around at your favorite things and see what interesting color combinations you come up with. It might just be the inspiration you are looking for!
AlaynaB
Alayna is a lifestyle photographer who also practices commercial and residential interior design. She loves utilizing vibrant color in both her designs and her photography. She also has a passion for travel, seeking out new experiences, places and cultures to capture with her camera and to influence her designs. Alayna married her high school sweetheart and loves to cook, finding joy in family favorites as well as her own creations. A bargain hunter by nature, she thinks that good design can come in all mediums, price points and styles and should be available to everyone.
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