29 Oct Color 911 App and Blog to the Rescue!
A little color inspiration from my neighborhood. Photography by Deborah Main.
Happy weekend friends! Was in Dallas on business through late last night, so my Friday post arrives to you just in time for your weekend reading.
As y’all know, color and texture inspire me everyday. They are the driving force behind my inspiration for the textiles and jewelry I select for my artwork.
But what you don’t know, is that I cannot select a paint color for a wall in my home for the life of me!
Odd I know, but not when you realize it’s a talent and why homeowners hire international color consultants like my dear friend Amy Wax, the genius behind the Color 911 App.
Last spring, I was SO perplexed as to how to select a color for our new roof tiles, that I had to reach out to Amy for her expertise. I know you think its simple, but for me it was far from it. Amy’s expertise and calm decision-making skills helped tremendously! Read more about Amy Wax, the “Award-Winning Professional Color Consultant & Creator of The Must-Have Color Tip App, Color911®” HERE.
I never learned color theory, so it’s real exciting to know, that when I’m in a pinch or just want to see how my artwork might look in a client’s room, I can turn to Amy’s Color 911 App.
Got a color emergency? Whip out yout #Color911 App! Now how cool is that?!?
Amy and I even teamed up last fall for our fun #coloryourholidays Instagram contest (you never know….we might launch one again this holiday season??) where the winner received a colorful Deborah Main collectible ornament and 10 Color 911 Apps to gift to friends and family. You can see the Color 911 App in action (below) alongside one of my shimmering holiday ornaments from the Ornamental Charm Series and one of my over-sized Silken Splendor luxury pillows.
Capturing Inspiration with the Color911 app
How do you find inspiration for color around your home? A walk through nature? A trip to your favorite local gallery? Spending time perusing Pinterest? With my Color911 app, you can take a picture and use it to create a unique, customized palette that’s perfect for your chosen environment!
Although other programs have this feature, – Photoshop, for example – I prefer simplicity, and this tool is very easy to use.
REDECORATING ROOMS IN THE HOME
Sometimes when I get tired of looking at a room in my home, I give it a facelift. This can be done simply, by changing the accent colors, for example. I might use new throw pillows in the living room or towels in the bathroom. Alternatively, sometimes I feel like making more dramatic changes. Changing the color of a room with paint or by adding new furniture can be a small step that will make a big difference!
Using the Color911 app as my muse, I snap a picture of a favorite piece of art, or the new furnishings I would like to use. I can easily capture the colors I want to use and instantly, I have created a palette of colors for my new design. From any photo I take or find, I can pick accent colors and easily get an idea of which shades will compliment the room.
CREATING EVENTS
Weddings, birthday parties and holidays deserve a themed color scheme! There is something magical about walking into an event and being filled with anticipation from the sights around you! Colors will set the atmosphere and are a power tool for evoking emotion.
Decorations, table linens, and even food can be tied into a theme. Springtime birthday? Take a picture of your favorite spring pattern or a bouquet of flowers and use the Color911 app to capture that essence.
DESIGNING BLOGS, SCRAP BOOKS, AND ART
Whether you’re creating an online store, a television or movie set, or decorating your home, choosing the right color palette can have a powerful visual effect. Colors have a
subconscious effect on our brains. When you become in tune with what effect you are trying to create, a range of expression is opened up to you.
For example, if you have a blog about wine, use the app to take a photo of a vineyard full of ripe, red grapes. You’ll immediately have a stunning array of colors themed for your needs.
What makes the Color911 app different, is that you can find inspiration anywhere from clothing to a display at a store. Capture the colors you love and save them to inspire you anytime for any purpose.
What makes this app unique is that you have control over your colors.
You can also change any of of the colors in your palette. At any time, you can adjust the Hue, Saturation or Brightness to your liking. You can a create a color palette from colors you see, or make it perfect for your needs.
We have so many opportunities to use color in our lives. Technology makes it easier than ever to coordinate harmonious palettes. Give this tool a try and see what sort of inspiration blossoms!
In conclusion, take your color creativity to new heights and in ways you may not have considered! Install the Color911 award-winning color app for customized palettes or downloadable themes. You can instantly have more color inspiration at your fingertips than you ever dreamed of!
If you would like to find out more, go directly to http://color911.com/color911app/
About the Author: Amy Wax
Amy Wax, creator of Color 911®, is an artist and experienced color consultant, recognized for her expertise in the world of color and design. Fifteen years ago, Amy created Your Color Source Studios, Inc. a company specializing in the architectural application of color. Amy has received numerous awards for her color expertise.
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