In the first SHARP EYE post on School For Birds, I want to introduce you to one of the internet's great time-wasters for design geeks: Colour Lovers.
It's not really a time-waster, as it has actual value (unlike the hours I spend looking at pictures of unquestionably offensive asian cat stereotypes). But it does suck away the hours like a pro. Colour Lovers is the Facebook of color trend sites. Users from all over the world can post their own color palettes based on...whatever they want. Artwork, magazine shots, movies, feelings. It's pretty fantastic.
You can also make patterns, but I find these less satisfying than the rows of 5 colors all lined up so neatly. They're ok for test-driving how a palette will be applied in a floral, plaid, etc, but are a little pre-packaged. What can I say, I go for purity.
They even let you go so far as to create your own colors from scratch, and add them to the pool. Anyone can use them in a palette, but you get props.
As with any creative site, you can add favorite/favourite users and there are forums wherein you can discuss your palettes, get critiqued, or participate in challenges. For people who are obsessed with color, it's a fun little site to just create for the sake of creating. Ars Gratia Artis, y'all!
Needless to say, I'm all up in there. It's an amazing playplace for designers and artists.
