Unafraid of Color--What the Fauvists Knew

I am absolutely obsessed with color.  Years ago, although I rarely wore make-up, I owned a huge collection of eye shadows. Whenever I passed a cosmetic counter, the eye shadows unashamedly called out to me.  I was simply powerless to walk away. I even had to buy green, although it ill-suited me, because my collection would be incomplete without it.  Today my obsession has switched to nail polish, although—again—my nails are usually bare.

You might say I suffer from Chromophilia, a term coined by contemporary aesthetic philosopher David Batchelor, refers to intense passion and love for color. 

It makes me very happy when I find a client who also loves color. Of course, painting in neutrals or subtle colors can be enjoyable too. But on today’s blog, my desire to “own” color went rampant. Below is the result.