An old saying goes: "March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb." Not sure of it's original meaning, but I always thought it referred to the March weather. The roar of Winter is winding down and the creep of Spring is approaching. Applying it to our crafting, most of us pursue our art with a vengeance because we are passionate about what we do. I am proposing that we try something this month that is a little softer. I call it - Emerging Foggy Spring.
Let's explore color in terms of tint. In color theory, a tint is the mixture of a color with white, which increases lightness. We often create with bright color and ignore tints of color. Create a project with muted tints leaving lots of white space, if you can. i.e. flowery/botanical/plant project, but it doesn't have to be flowery--that's just to get you thinking. This project is to challenge your thought processes about color, using tints. Don't be intimidated by the absence of bright color. Get creative!
Here are a few Etsy items to get you in the mood:
Love the muted yellows!
How is this for pale:
Great for a soft and cuddly new baby:
A few more . . . .
And . . . as Easter is in this month, we can't forget pastel jewelry for the season!
P.S. Maybe a second part of this challenge is the photo part. It is not always easy to photograph light items. Maybe some of you photo "experts" can give us some advice in the comments! Thanks!
Posted by BBA team member Linda of PruittCreations