I recently tuned up an old book my kids and I enjoyed when they were young, Friendly Fairies by Johnny Gruelle. Published in 1919, the book is chock-full of brightly painted scenes.
I love the pastel color palette, and the optimistic feeling of the illustrations.
Sometimes, simply a collection of colors can bring us inspiration.
Of course, the nature scenes and the charming little houses inspire me, too.
After flipping through Johnny Gruelle's artworks, I painted this weekly planner page, using his color palette. A fun way to brighten winter-weary eyes!
What colors inspire you? Do you have a favorite palette of colors? A weekly planner or a sketchbook can be great places to play & experiment with those colors.
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