in with the new....

When summer settles in I find myself shifting not only the clothes in my closet, but my approach to art-making.  I stockpile new paint colors and a handful of new supplies....but I also recognize the transition to a different way of thinking.  Do you do that too?  We are going to uncover the answers in Crusade No. 52.  Come join in the conversation.

 

 

The patterned bag is from Marshalls.  Love their reusable totes.  This one caught my attention as it has many of the organic images I am connecting with lately.  The yellow paper and paper spools are recent finds from Paper Source in Princeton.  My summer palette 2011 isn't much different than 2010.  I love trying on a new wardrobe of supplies....it totally spills over into other seasons....and I have summer to thank for that.

 

See more about the current crusade over at the Street Team blog.  

Nine days of school to go.  Happy Summer!

Comments

[Judy Neubert]

Michelle-
I never thought much about a specific color palette I use, it almost always depends on the project or my mood and I don't think I change with the seasons. I sometimes use lighter shades of my favorite colors. I will have to go back through some of my past projects and see if I can discern any change. I doubt it though.

I did buy some yummy summery papers for a project I was thinking on about a week ago. Maybe, for me, this crusade will be about creating a summer palette off those papers....
I could come up with a couple of new stencils too. But then the other seasons? Hmmm...

Alot to think about...

Until later,
Judy

[TJ]

Turquoise and mustard!! I was just thinking yesterday that I don't put any thought into colors and that I just slap "whatever" together. I wonder if I've been basing this on the weather or seasons all along. Good question.

When I get done SQUEEZING linoleum through my pasta machine, I'm right on this!!

Here's wishing you a creative and terrific weekend!
tj

[Kim Mailhot]

Love those colors ! And those graphic stamps you used.
I know that in the middle of winter, I crave color so much. That is when I tend to reach for the reds, oranges, etc...and slap them on my turquoises, greens and azur blues.
Love how you play, Lady !

[Maryanne]

I definitely change colors with the season. Every spring/summer I find myself gravitating to a different color palette. Then in fall I'm pretty consistent with the beautiful pumpkins/sage/burgundy range. Winter brings on another change. This summer I'm really into the beachy colors of turquoise,sand, aqua, and blues. I just finished a bracelet using those colors and I love it! This sounds like a fun challenge, Michelle. Have a great weekend.

[Cat]

Interesting thought--I don't think I change my palette but it certainly is a good idea. Thanks!!

[Marlynn]

You always just amaze me. Not much more needs to be said. Amazing.