Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Ironcraft Blue!

This, being the 14th challenge of 2015, is an exploration of the color blue. I love blue and I hadn't realized how much until I started thinking about what I could make with this color. I realized that I am surrounded with the color. From the blue skies outside, to my sheets and pillowcases in my bedroom I have so many shades of blue around me. I find it calming as well as energizing.
I chose to show this new barrette that I have made. My hair is quite short but I've been making barrettes galore. I am exploring this form and I know they will do well at my shows. They will find a home somewhere. This one is blue and purple inks on white clay. I like the organic look of it and of course, all things must have blue!
Do you feel the calming effect of blue? I know I do. It also gives me energy in the morning when I wake up to a sunny blue sky. Does it affect you the same way or do you have another color that is more inspiring?

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  1. Blue is such a calming color. I love the blues of the skyscraper windows outside my place.

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    1. And all the different blues of the sky. Depending on the time of year, time of day, the different shades of blue can be quite different. I love it too.

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  2. Lovely barrette! I especially like the textures you used. As for color... that's a tough one, I do love the calming of blue, but I think my color preferences change with my mood, and with the seasons. I love blues and oranges in summer; browns, rusts and greens in fall; grey, silver, white, dark green and cranberry red in winter; and brights in spring. :)

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    1. I am also quite partial to blue and orange. I love planting them together in the garden. Funny thing is I'm working on a quilting challenge, making 130 mini blocks, and the fabrics are all blue, white and orange.

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