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Color, one of the seven elements of art, is one of the most important aspects of any design. And since color has such a massive impact on your viewers, it’s important to know your theory. Warm colors give off a fiery message, while cool colors have a calming affect. Analogous color schemes, often found in nature, are pleasing to the eye, while complementary color schemes have a more energetic feel.

5 Web Apps for Finding The Perfect Color

http://thenextweb.com/dd/2012/02/13/5-awesome-web-apps-for-finding-the-perfect-color-scheme/
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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/culturepicturegalleries/9035509/Art-masterpieces-drawn-on-an-office-whiteboard-by-Bill-Taylor.html

Art masterpieces drawn on an office whiteboard by Bill Taylor - Telegraph

Bill Taylor, 35, is a data manager in Durham, North Carolina, but is an aspiring cartoonist in his spare time. Bill spends between two and five minutes every day sketching famous works of art in marker pen on a whiteboard in his office.
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http://unsimpleliving.wordpress.com/2011/08/02/melted-crayon-art/ Perhaps I should begin this post by introducing you to my mom, also known as Her Ladyship Craftiness…er, Her Royal Craftiness? I’m still working on the title. Regardless, she’s the coolest, most creative and talented woman I know.

Melted Crayon Art | Unsimple Living

http://manmadediy.com/chris/posts/1180-diy-idea-rainbow-melted-crayon-art Artist and designer Jessica Kerbawy creates these amazing rainbow wall art pieces by gluing a spectrum of crayons on foam core, and then strategically melting them with a heat gun. The paper wrappers are left atop, with the remains of the colored wax dripping down. Though it may look like something you've seen before, I find these to be pretty clever and unique, and an update on the playing with melted wax and rainbow techniques.

DIY Idea: Rainbow Melted Crayon Art & Man Made DIY | Crafts for Men... - StumbleUpon

When I saw Helen’s beautiful beads, I asked her if she would mind sharing how she made them. After hearing from her, I realized that the methods used for these beads, were the exact same methods that I have used for several different projects including; costumes, handcrafted paper, and sculpted home decor items. I think what I love about her beads though… is the natural earthy look that they have. Please click on the pictures & visit Helen at her Flickr space! What better way to pamper yourself than to make something so beautiful that costs nearly NOTHING!

How to Make Beautiful Beads From Recycled Newspaper - A Storybook Life

http://www.astorybooklife.com/how-to/paper-beads/
http://www.soapguild.org/index.php The 15th Annual HSMG Conference will be held May 9 - 11, 2012 in Portland, Oregon at the Red Lion on the River. Beautiful pictures of a myriad of handcrafted soaps displayed in a 2012 calendar . A perfect gift for a soap connoisseur.

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The beautifully weird world of scientists' tattoos is revealed | MNN - Mother Nature Network

http://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/blogs/the-beautifully-weird-world-of-scientists-tattoos-is-revealed Image courtesy of Sterling Publishing Carl Zimmer's newest book — " Science Ink: Tattoos of the Science Obsessed " — is a little different from his previous texts, which have included explorations into some pretty heavy scientific topics, from "Microcosm: E coli and the New Science of Life," to "Evolution, the Triumph of an Idea" and more. Aside from authoring books, the prolific writer heads up the award-winning science blog on Discover Magazine's website called The Loom .
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