As an artist I love how freeing artistic expression can be, and whenever possible I suggest people “go artistic”. On-line color scheming is a really great place to discover your talent. Color scheming is not only for artists and designers. It is for everybody, and after a hard day’s work it is a great way to relax.
The site of choice for me is http://colourlovers.com. Not only because it is manned by a nice guy who is a good caretaker, but because the tools are outstanding and the people are so great.
At Colour Lovers you can express yourself freely in two ways. With the pallet maker or the pattern maker. And you don’t have to be a professional artist to create a pattern like this:
You only have to be willing to try the pattern maker. It is a fun tool that is free and easy to use. How great is that?
Upon publication your work goes to a gallery where it is judged by fellow colour lovers. It may be given a rating of up to five hearts. If you don’t get the ratings you want, keep practicing. Study the work of others, which is pretty easy because everyone can see everyone else’s work at least once as it goes through the gallery. And everyone has a chance to comment on it.
Sometimes I have been discouraged when nobody voted on my work. But I also know that maybe a person who would have really liked it just wasn’t around. No need to ever worry. There are many built in ways that keep pallets rotating around “out there” for others to stumble across. Besides, it’s a two way process. Other colour lovers need your feedback as much as you need theirs. Giving your love keeps things rolling.
And if all that isn’t enough for you there is always the efficient communication between members with “love notes”. There are the groups you can join and forums where you make comments and show off your work. Communication and fun is the true spirit of Colour Lovers.
There is another way to test your color skills. Aside from creating patterns, you may also create a five color pallet. The pattern maker is a recent addition. The pallet maker has been part of Colour Lovers from the start.
If you try the pallet maker and you don’t feel very good about your work, don’t give up. Have fun and just go for it. Read the CL blog articles for good information about what is new in the world of color. And be sure to try both tools, the pattern maker and the pallet maker. Over time you will get better and enjoy yourself a lot.
I hope you give Colour Lovers a try. It will broaden your artistic skills. You will learn much by reading the blog and talking with others. The courage to try it may even propel you towards an artistic career you didn’t know was possible.
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