Color & The Written Word

Crackled Abstraction, Canon Powershot S3 IS..... Sarah e. Smith Photography It is a rainy and miserable day outside today. Fall seems to be on a whirlwind visit this year as most of the leaves on the trees near my house are already down, the poor bare braches are trembling in the wind. This is the perfect kind of day to snuggle up with a good book and cup of warm chai. Speaking of books, I am looking for something new to dive into. Since having a little one and running full force into my art recently, I have not had too much time to read, which is something that I realized I was missing and needed to spare some time for. So if any of you have some suggestions send them my way! On days like this too I like going around my house and taking photos of unusual objects and compositions. I find it funny/interesting how color seems to be such a central and driving force in my photo and art work....considering that all of the walls in my house are a beige color, I drive a tan car and all of my clothes are earthy and neutral. Yet, I still have this secret attraction for color that pops up in the work I create. But I suppose that the two balance each other out...on my beige walls hangs a bright and colorful painting, the neutral color of the wall accentuating the vibrant colors in the piece. It still drives my husband nuts though any time I come home with a new brown or black shirt :) How does color affect your life? Do you embrace it in the everyday? Or do you too have a secret affinity for it? What's your favorite color? I always enjoy hearing your perspectives! Hope you have a fabulous weekend!