The Summer of Color: Until We Meet Again . . . .

"In every end, there is also a beginning."

-Libba Bray, A Great and Terrible Beauty

Boo. It's over. So sad to bid adieu to The Summer of Color, 2013. 

Yet, as the quote above states, with every end, there is also. . . um . . . but I digress. . . . First let me say, You. Are. Awesome. Your artwork, the connections that you made and the support you gave one another throughout our colorful Summer is nothing less than spectacular. As a whole, we had an average of nearly 140 weekly participants, a large and fabulously supportive Facebook group and a drool-worthy stream of photos in our Flickr pool. And the artwork! From handmade books, to journal pages, scrapbook layouts, altered art, tags, photographs, greeting cards and jewelry, oh my! It's amazing to see what a little color prompt can lead to. Thank you for sharing your time, heart and art with us: I so appreciate you.

And More About Sharing:

Please know that if you missed a prompt and would still like to give it a go, you can certainly continue to add your links to the widget below each week's post. I promise they do get viewed throughout the year. On that note, if you haven't uploaded your photos to our Flickr pool yet, it's not too late. I'd love to see your work there as well. Also, many have asked about our Facebook group and wether or not it will remain open. The answer is a big "Yes!" Although our event has come to a close, the Facebook page will not. You can continue your color conversations whenever the mood strikes, we'll be here. 

Now, What About Last Week's Winner?

Oh, yes, that! The lucky winner of our last random drawing is:

Virginia from Celtic House

Congratulations Virginia! Please email me your address and I'll get your Sage & Sepia goodies right out.

And My Artist's Badge?

I have it right here. Isn't it pretty? As a thank you for your support and SOC spirit, this is for you. Please feel free to add it to any of the social media sites you wish. (I hope you love it as much as I do). 

Okay Now, Spill It!

Alright, you know I wouldn't let you down. As you may have already noticed, there is another SOC on the horizon! I. Am. Thrilled. to announce that the party will kick off again next Summer: 

More color prompts, creativity and connections. All less than a year away. Get ready for The SOC 4: Smudge, Splash & Pop. Want to know more? Not to worry. You only have to wait 'til June for all the dirty details (oh come on, that was funny ;) . . . . 

Until we meet again,

Kristin xo

The Summer of Color 3: One Week To Go . . .

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"Color is a power which directly influences the soul."

- Wassily Kandinsky

I can hardly believe that The Summer of Color 3 is just one tiny little week away . . . . 

I'm anxious to reconnect with past players and old friends, excited to meet new artists who decide to take the plunge and, naturally, so looking forward to seeing all the art & inspiration that springs from the weekly color prompts and beautiful (kind, supportive and loving) Flickr and Facebook communities. 

And, it must be said, there are some exciting changes taking place this year. What kind of changes you ask? (Well now, you know you have to wait for that). But not to worry, tune in one tiny little week from today for our Introductory Week where all questions and curiosities will be answered. . . .

Until then, how about a little color question to ponder? We've already taken our Color Personality Quiz and have been inspired by this explosion of color by artist Holton Rower, but I wonder: 

What are your favorite colors? And what in the world do they mean? You can look to the color wheel above or, for a more in depth exploration of The Psychology of Color, (double) click here for an amazing chart kindly sent to us by our friend and artist Kristin Dudish.

So really, what are the colors that make your heart beat a little faster? I promise you want me to know . . . .

To the love of color,

Kristin xo

The Summer of Color 3: Artist's Choice. . .

 

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"Love was a feeling completely bound up with color, 

like thousands of rainbows superimposed one top of one another." 

- Paulo Coelho

Two. Weeks. From. Today. The Summer of Color 3 is just around the corner . . . .

Curious? Check out the Flickr Pool, Facebook Group and Event Page for more.

Ever tired it? Tune in Monday, June 3rd for every little detail.

Tired of waiting? (Me too). How about this explosion of color from artist Holton Rower to keep us inspired:

To Love and Rainbows,

Kristin xo

The Summer of Color 3: Artist's Choice . . .

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"The world is a carousel of color." -- Anon

We're just three little weeks away from The Summer of Color 3: Artist's Choice! 

Just three little weeks away from creativity & connection with over 100 weekly participants. Just three little weeks away from 6 weeks of vibrant, luscious color prompts. Just three little weeks away from fabulous, drool-worthy giveaways. Just three little weeks away from colorful conversations with new friends and old. Just three little weeks away from  . . . . well . . . . I'm not telling. But don't worry, you'll only have to wait just three little weeks more . . . .

Itching to get started? How about a quick personality quiz to tide us over:

What Color Are You?

Come on, tell me. I'd love to know . . . .

Colorful Kisses,
Kristin xo

The Summer of Color 3: Artist's Choice . . .

"Color is fun, color is just plain gorgeous, a gourmet meal for the eye, the window of the soul." 

- Rachel Wolf

Are you ready for the hottest color event of the Summer? Six weeks of creating, connection & fun during the lazy days of Summer are just four little weeks away. 

Wanna know more? Read all about The Summer of Color here. To see all the luscious artwork created in the last two events, head over here. To join The Summer of Color Facebook Group, pop over here.

Let the colorful countdown begin. . . .

Eeeeeee, 

Kristin xo