Art Herstory Modern Soul

“Through color, I have
sought to concentrate
on beauty and happiness,
rather than on man’s
inhumanity to man.” – Alma Woodsey Thomas

Color is life. Do you know where the indigo color of your blue jeans comes from? What about the history of yellow ochre- a favorite fall color? Fashion trends, seasonal colors, color of the year! Explore the wonderful world of color (their sometimes not so wonderful histories) and its presence in our lives, fashions and cultures.

My Latest Posts

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• Living in Color – CoquelicotJuly 29, 2025
  Coqueli-what? The Red You Didn’t Know You Loved Poppies. What color actually are they… Red? No, orange? Ro-range? The true color of poppies is called coquelicot. The name is derived… Read more: Living in Color – Coquelicot
• Living In Color – Sage GreenJune 1, 2025
  Color of the Year – No, I Don’t Accept Mocha Mousse… Colors change with every season, both literally and figuratively. In today’s modern world whiplash trends send colors zooming by… Read more: Living In Color – Sage Green

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