Colors imitate tea

One thing that I have learned about color, is that it is much like drinking tea.

I used to think that I didn’t like camomile tea or green tea as they were too strong and astringent for my tastes. And then I tried steeping them for only a few seconds or a few dunks. What a revelation! The happy ending is that now I love both of the aforementioned teas. A lot. I am so glad that I gave them a second try. As it turns out, just a light infusion is perfect for me.

This is my color story too. As I find some colors, namely orange and yellows, quite difficult for me to choose when I am hooking a rug. The fiery strength of those hues just never seemed to fit in with the timeworn vintage palette that I use. I set out to find versions of them that suited me — less intense and more subtle.

Instead of screaming orange,  the sophistication of pumpkin, chrysanthemum, and copper attracts me. And yellows like mustard, maize, and chamois excite me.

And come to find out, I do like tertiary oranges on my kitchen shelves. I love the way they bring out turquoise and white! I also enjoy using these stronger colors in small bits in other crafts, such as crochet.

I think that we all have our own color sensibilities. And I believe that there is the right color for every taste.

I encourage you to go on your own color journey. I challenge you to think of a color that you may not like, and find a version of it that you do like. You may even find that this new color brings out your other favorite colors.

I think that it must be time for another cup of tea, as I immerse myself in studying some colors that inspire me!

Happy new year!

Have a creative day ~ Karen

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