... blue and yellow make green

Colors, Those amazing complex things that are a huge part of our everyday experiences.  From the green coffee cup we might use in the morning, to orange traffic cones in the street, to purple flowers, and yellow billboards, they're everywhere, in everything. Colors make our homes feel more like home, and they help us make beautiful photos and paintings and objects. How we see color depends on so many things from the physical components of our eyes, to particles in the atmosphere, to the type of light bulb in a lamp and more.



However we perceive them though, colors are a lot of fun to play with and learn about!  From the first steps of experimenting with primary colors, to mixing them up and seeing a rainbow emerge, to using thousands of tiny dots to make a picture, learning about color can be a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon.



So if you're up for a little creative time this weekend, take a moment to explore the colors that punctuate your world, and maybe even enjoy a beautiful red sunset with a whole new appreciation.

If you are looking for art supplies you can find some great ones here, and a wonderful book about painting with children here.