Wanna feel uplifted, excited, sensual and nurtured? Add this to your life.

 

“Pink isn't just a color. It's an attitude too.”
—Miley Cyrus

 
 

Magenta is vibrant, joyful, and fun. It also has a bit of badass in it. It's rooted in red and pulsating in pink—my two favorite colors! So, of course, I'm thrilled about Pantone's choice for color of the year, Viva Magenta 18-1750. I love all the warm hues, from sweet baby pink to sexy cherry red. They make frequent appearances in my paintings. Depending on the shade and value, pinks and reds can be uplifting and exciting as well as sensual and nurturing. These warm colors are very luxurious and I love that too!

Our culture is fully embracing the color pink. Have you noticed? And now that we are approaching Valentine's Day, it's in full bloom. If you'd like to get a meaningful, original gift for yourself or someone else special, Click the images above or the button below to learn more about this collection of pink and red paintings and limited edition prints.

“Viva Magenta PANTONE 18-1750 reconnects us to original matter. Invoking the forces of nature, Viva Magenta galvanizes our spirit, helping us to build our inner strength.”
—Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director, Pantone Color Institute

I'm practicing some Icelandic phrases for my upcoming trip, and I'm learning to say, "Áttu þetta í bleiku?" —Do you have it in pink?

 
 

Happy Valentines Day.
All my love,
Leslie
💖



 

How to color your world with joy

 

“With color one obtains an energy that seems to stem from witchcraft.”
—Henri Matisse

 
Davinci’s Dahlia Pink #3 30 x 30 inches of bold brilliant color inspired by a garden in France right next to Leonardo Da Vinci’s last home.

Davinci’s Dahlia Pink #3 30 x 30 inches of bold brilliant color inspired by a garden in France right next to Leonardo Da Vinci’s last home.

 

I wonder if Matisse thought Van Gogh was a witch. The first time I saw a Van Gogh painting in person, I started weeping like a baby. I was at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. It was the show, Van Gogh in Saint-Rémy and Auvers. Maybe I saw his struggle through the brush strokes or the pain in the colors, but by the time I was standing in front of "Undergrowth With Two Figures," the floodgates of my tears opened and I was almost inconsolable. The colors felt so melancholy and the figures seemed to be so fragile and ethereal I couldn't contain my emotions. That is what art and color can do. It can move you to an emotional state. I realized right then and there how powerful art is.

 
Vincent Van Gogh’s painting, Undergrowth With Two Figures.

Vincent Van Gogh’s painting, Undergrowth With Two Figures.

 

I’ve chosen to make art that will fill you with joy and light. Using bright and uplifting colors and subjects, most of the time, that’ll bring a smile to your face. I’ve brought some of my collectors to tears but they were of delight!

 
Lemonade Parade 10 x 10 Acrylic and Mica on 2.25 inch gallery wrapped canvas. The yellow brings the feeling of joy , happiness and energy and the red gives it a pop of passion.

Lemonade Parade 10 x 10 Acrylic and Mica on 2.25 inch gallery wrapped canvas. The yellow brings the feeling of joy , happiness and energy and the red gives it a pop of passion.

 

I realize with great power I have great responsibility! I like to do my homework. I’ve assembled a list for you to use if you are considering buying a piece of art, painting a wall, or looking to add a little pizazz with color. It will tell you the emotion connected to each color so you can choose wisely. It’s science so you can trust it!

Red:  power, passion, love, desire, strength, and danger

Pink:  hope, peace, compassion, femininity, nurturing, and understanding

Orange:  creativity, sexuality, joy, enthusiasm, determination, attraction, encouragement, and stimulation

Yellow: joy, intellect, energy, happiness, and food

Green: harmony, growth, relaxation, freshness, and fertility

Blue: trust, loyalty, wisdom, confidence, intelligence, faith, and truth

Purple: luxury, magic, royalty, ambition, wisdom, dignity, and independence 

Black: elegance, formality, fear, death, and evil

White: purity, cleanliness, peacefulness, simplicity, and sterility

Here in the northeast, we are blessed with the beautiful color of the changing season. Every year I am surprised by the magnificent hues of the Fall foliage. You can see from the chart, that means lots of creativity, joy, happiness, enthusiasm, determination, attraction, stimulation, and food! So expect to see more vibrant paintings. And I'll be walking a little more to make up for the increase in food!

Stay safe, be well, and enjoy all the magical colors of the beautiful season.

Love,

Leslie