Would you believe me if I told you that color is an illusion? It's true, and I'll explain why. People with an artistic eye could spend days talking about the beauty they see in the world around them. Of course, everyone finds beauty in different things. But talk to someone about their personal … [Read more...]
Colorful Learning
It truly is a wonderful, colorful world we live in. I often ask myself what the world would be like without color and the thought just makes me sad. However, it does make me appreciate colors even more and that gives me a lot of ideas for new things to write about.
102 Things That Are Green in Nature (Visual List)
If you've ever been out for a walk in the great outdoors, you've probably seen plenty of green things in nature. Green is one of the most common colors found in nature, usually in plants or grasses. However, if you look a little bit harder when you're outside, you'll find this bright, cheerful color … [Read more...]
The History of the Color Pink: Earth’s Oldest Color
Pink is one of the most eye-catching colors in the world. It walks that fine line between colors found in nature and those which come about solely through humanity's artistic innovation. Pink occurs in nature just often enough that it feels comforting in a similar way to blue skies and verdant … [Read more...]
100 Things That Are Red in Nature (Visual List)
This color is all around us on Valentine's Day or during the whole month of Christmas, but red things can also be found in nature. From the bright and beautiful colors found in flowers and fruits to the vibrant red markings on animals that may be there as a warning, the world truly is a … [Read more...]
The History of the Color Yellow: Divine, Cowardly, or Downright Disgusting?
It's funny how merely thinking about a particular color elicits so many emotions. The truth is, there is an interesting and sometimes checkered history involved with almost every color conceivable to the human mind. In this particular case, it is time to delve deep into the history of the color … [Read more...]
The History of the Color Orange: From Prehistoric Cave Paintings to Pumpkins
Think about some of your favorite moments from childhood. The vast majority of Americans will probably drift back to fond memories of Halloween. Obviously part of the holiday's charm comes from costumes and candy. But we're also drawn into Halloween thanks to the holiday's striking colors. Orange … [Read more...]
The History of the Color Blue: Ancient Egypt Uncovered a Color That Couldn’t Be Seen
If you're like many, you love the many shades of blue. You can't get enough of it in your life, and you enjoy combining any number of shades in your decorating, your wardrobe, and even other products you choose to buy, such as your car. You know blue makes you feel good. You know it speaks to you, … [Read more...]
101 Things That Are Blue in Nature (Visual List)
It may be one of the rarest colors in nature, but blue things can still be found everywhere around us if we're only willing to look. From the most vibrant and obvious splashes of color found in bird's wings or flower petals to the kind of muted tones we may only notice on occasion, the world is … [Read more...]
The History of the Color Red: Drawing the Attention of Mankind for Millennia
Different colors have a way of evoking different emotions in people. One of the most powerful colors is red. Few would argue that the color red is capable of stirring a wide range of emotions, not to mention getting people's attention. However, one might be surprised to learn about the history of … [Read more...]
The History of the Color Green: Poison and Paradise
A color that's as old as the trees, green has been mesmerizing humans for eons. Fittingly, the word green is closely related to the word "growan" which means "to grow" in Old English. Green is the color we associate with growth, vegetation, renewal and life. While it has typically been … [Read more...]
