My mood has been melancholy, lately, and it's no surprise that this effects what colors I choose when making beads. Have you ever noticed your mood and outlook having that kind of effect on your art or craft? I've seen this a lot lately.
I do know that seasonal changes and weather effect my moods and therefore effect my color choices more often than not. In spring, if the weather is nice and my outlook is cheerful, I tend to like using the pastels of the season - especially corals, lavenders, mint green and light pink.
But more than a seasonal change, my general life circumstances can really steer me toward a certain color or scheme. These days I have been drawn to black and grey - and not just because they are pretty and fashionable. Black is a comfort to me and grey is soft and welcoming - really mirroring my need for comfort and familiarity in these uncertain times.
When I am excited and happy, I find myself choosing brighter colors that reflect that frame of mind - vivid pinks, oranges and corals, along with bright purples and aquas.
In times of abundance and security, I find myself drawn to shades of saturated greens and blues.
And of course, when I feel love and harmony, I stick with all shades of yummy pink.Have you ever just stared at a variety of colors in say a stash of Swarovski crystals? That can improve any bad mood!
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beautiful bracelets!
ReplyDeleteI love all your beads and all the colours are amazing!
ReplyDeleteThe colors in these photos are amazing! Everything looks so gorgeous and bright. Wonderful photography and amazing beads. Wow.
ReplyDeleteI love bright colors but sometimes basic black is beautiful too especially in the first bead with just a hint of some color. You make beautiful beads!
ReplyDeleteAll of the beads are amazing!! But I really really like the top one.
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful beads. And yes, weather and mood play a huge part in creating with color - any color, any medium.
ReplyDeletePurple and aquas!!!! that's my favourite concoction!
ReplyDeleteI work at a bead store, so I have a full table of swarovski at my table any time I so feel.
Thanks you guys! And Erin - I am so jealous - but that might be torture!!
ReplyDeleteOk...now I can relate to all those colors in one day. Ummmmm, would you consider me 'moody' then?
ReplyDeleteLOL! Thanks Ms. Seeber for all the wonderful lampwork art! :-)
Thank you!
ReplyDeleteYour beads are always lovely. :D I can't wait until I have my own studio so I can make lampwork again.
Your beads are all beautiful, whether you're in a sad mood or not!
ReplyDeleteI think I do my best work when I'm sad. I just can't seem to tap into my creativity when I'm happy. So now I use my moods to my advantage :)
Renee
Your beads are beautiful, as always. :D
ReplyDeleteMood and weather always seems to be reflected in my work. Especially mood lately!!
I absolutely love the purple and aqua. Beautiful beads!
ReplyDeleteYour beads are so amazing that it doesn't really matter WHAT color base they are ... stunning is stunning. :) I definitely notice my creations change depending on my mood. When I am melancholy I have a hard time creating anything at all.
ReplyDeleteHey, I can't remember what blog it was that I read it on--I think the one that you were giving a color 'wish list.'. I was gonna tell you that CiM's Pulsar is very close to Swarovski's 'Capri' blue. And CiM's Chai kinda matches Pantone's 'Rose Dust.' :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work! I agree about changing colors as our mood and the season changes -my blog is constantly changing colors and mood according to how I'm feeling and the current season. :)
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