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People sometimes ask me how I learned so much about the art and science of color. They seem to conjure a vision of me in a classroom for years on end, studying textbooks about theory, art history, chemistry and biology.

That vision is convenient – even flattering – but erroneous. The truth is I have used my research, experience, creativity and determination to develop my own color curriculum. That path was taken not by choice, but because there has been a remarkable unavailability of formal education about color. (Check out this article by Christopher Willard http://www.colormatters.com/willard.html. It was first published 11 years ago, but it accurately portrays the dearth of color education in academia at the time. Sadly, the situation may have actually worsened.)

I was introduced to the illusionary nature of color in a design class. It piqued my interest and I set out to learn more. I was disappointed to find there were no other courses to further my education about color. So, I began my independent research while continuing to work as an artist and as a professional colorist at Munsell. The Munsell Color System, of course, remains the gold standard for color communication, and it is the foundation upon which I began to build my studies about the science of color.

As I developed my own understanding of both the art and the science of color, I gained the confidence to do as my colleagues suggested – teach those who shared my love of color.  And it eventually resulted in my first book, Understanding Your Color — A Guide to Personal Color Analysis, as well as a very unique color curriculum.

By creating a curriculum that always relates color to human being, students who take my color courses are assured that they are the recipients of truly unique training.

My next “Color Mixing and Matching I” course will be held Nov. 14-16 in Homosassa, Florida. Details are available at http://www.coloranalysis.com/category_s/125.htm. If you’re curious about what a significant impact color has on you life, this will be an eye-opening experience. I hope to see you there.

Until then, always remember: When it comes to color, beauty and health are inseparable.

After personally training hundreds of students about how to meld the science and art of color analysis, it is so rewarding to see our graduates using what they learned at Sci\ART to achieve success in their businesses.

Lisa K. Ford and Lauren Battistini were featured in an article in The Tampa Tribune by columnist Jackie Silver. (Here is a link to that article, Feng Shui now extends to fashion, http://tiny.cc/u1sGa).

Both Lauren and Lisa have been expertly trained in personal color at my company. They have used that training as a key component in building their businesses and advising their clients about the importance of color in building image.

Lisa Ford is a certified image consultant who, along with many other image-building services, she offers combines color, style and proper fit to create wardrobes for her clients. Color is an essential element in her approach to image-building. You can learn more about Lisa’s business at www.inventyourimage.com.

Lauren Battistini owns Color My Closet, a professional color and wardrobe consulting firm based in Texas. On Lauren’s Web site (www.colormycloset.com) she explains to viewers that the proper use color can “create a visual facelift, wrinkle reduction, teeth whitening and weight reduction all in one!” Lauren goes on to say that skillful use of color can “shave 10 pounds and 10 years instantly.”

It is so gratifying for me to see true connoisseurs of color like Lisa and Lauren using the techniques they learned at Sci\Art, and that they are continuing to share them with a new generation of image-makers. Just as I was compelled to study to become an American Master Colorist so I could pass on what I learned at Munsell Color, it is fulfilling to know that the teachings of Albert Munsell and Johannes Itten are lighting the path for future colorists.

And, as more people realize every day, the power of color extends far beyond fashion. For instance, the use of red light therapy to rejuvenate skin and prevent hair loss is gaining scientific momentum daily. That may be of interest to Tribune columnist Jackie Silver, who also has written a book, Aging Backwards: Secrets to Staying Young. You can learn more about Jackie at www.agingbackwards.com.

Until next time, always remember: When it comes to color, beauty and health are inseparable.

Science and art color our world.

Do you want to understand how color can improve your life? If you answered “yes,” then you’ll want to bookmark this site. This is where you will return to learn more about the life-sustaining qualities of color and how it can empower those who embrace its nature.

Whether you wish to use color to enhance your appearance or heal your body, you first must recognize this: While color most certainly is an art, it also is a science. I have spent my life developing the ability to understand the relationship between the two, and it is why I named my business Sci\ART Global when I started it in 2000.

You can read all about my background as an artist and colorist, as well about how Sci\ART has become the industry’s gold standard for educating and certifying color analysts worldwide, at www.coloranalysis.com. There also is useful information there about our services and products, as well as an overview of my book, Understanding Your Color – A Guide to Personal Color Analysis.

Viewers also can learn about how light and color therapy is gaining popularity as a holistic health practice and increasingly gaining respect in the mainstream medical community. (Check here for a few health care providers who think so: www.coloranalysis.com/category_s/177.htm)

It is my intention to use this blog as an educational tool that will raise awareness about these specialized applications of color, and to offer my expertise to help those who need it. It will include topics that are essential to  both existing and potential clients, and it also will include links to other World Wide Web sites that contain relevant information about color, light, science, art and even fashion.

As the dialogue develops, I am hopeful it will foster a greater appreciation about color and how it can be used every day to improve your life and the world around you.

I hope you’ll drop by frequently. But until the next time, always remember: When it comes to color, beauty and health are inseparable.