Monday, August 1, 2011

Colour blocking

I've decided on the colour combination for this commission.


I took out the black and the charcoal - I think they were just 
too heavy and the dark grey here is more than enough of a 
tonal balance.

Then, while taking some pics, I started playing with colour trios.
It's funny how they suddenly resemble flags.






It's fun playing with colour :)
Looking forward to a colourful week actually - how about you?

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17 comments:

  1. RieAugust 1, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    I think they look great and when you mentioned flags... yes, I suddenly thought they do... nautical flags! So I googled it for you, see link below - maybe it can provide inspiration or perhaps you have or can put hidden messages into them!
    http://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/flags.htm

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  2. teddybearswednesdayAugust 1, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Oh my goodness Kylie, I think this is my favourite combo soo far, I loved it before, but with the dark colours removed it's just stunning ( and I didn't even realise it before)
    ANd yes know that you mention it, I do see the flag likeness xo

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  3. june at noonAugust 1, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    They do look like flags!

    I think you've got just the right combo. I like how the red is front and center and the other more muted colors compliments it.

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  4. Christina LowryAugust 1, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    I'd love a colurful week! Still loving those cushions. Have you thought about writing and selling the pattern? Just a thought.

    :)

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  5. UnknownAugust 1, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    THe colours are wonderfull. I especially like the red, white and green together.
    I'm hoping for a colourfull week too! Fingers crossed eh?

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  6. The above fore-mentioned.August 1, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    They are so perfect and so neat! The weekend is over now, I am so slow! But it was a great one spent catching up with friends and family. Have a great week.

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  7. SherrinAugust 1, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    I like these... it somehow reminds me of 50's colourways, paintings... something I can't quite put my finger on... Looks great.

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  8. Cath @ chunkychookyAugust 1, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    wonderful!!!

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  9. lamina @ do a bitAugust 1, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    The colours look gorgeous! Love it!

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  10. Flaming NoraAugust 1, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Great pics, they instantly reminded me of nautical flags too. Love the idea of putting a hidden message in there. Very funny.

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  11. Connys CottageAugust 2, 2011 at 3:52 AM

    thats great....


    greatings send you Conny

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  12. linda zuccoAugust 2, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Colour is loads of fun think Kylie!
    I'm painting today and looking at some oil on paper works which, last week were accidentally drenched in tea coloured water.
    My palette is usually bright but I kinda like how these 4 knocked back paintings look...what to do?

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  13. www.finelittleday.comAugust 2, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Just beautiful Kyile! The brown triangle, or if it's the three in the middle togheter who makes so great. I like :)

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  14. MiaAugust 2, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    That works 100% - The one brown triangle in the middle the middle spot on. Magic again Kylie ;)

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  15. TaniaAugust 2, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    I swear you must make triangles in your sleep! And imagine what would happen if someone gave you a Pantone swatch book...

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  16. SanneAugust 2, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    I really love your work, I do. Can I just say that sometimes I don´t want to linger on your site because of the audio you have put behind it? After hearing it once it gets on my nerves every time I come here again! Maybe you can do something with this comment. Otherwise I really love coming here to see what you do!!

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  17. mieke willemsAugust 7, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    love the colour combination! and the triangles! well done kylie!

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