avatarAkemi Sagawa

Summary

The author, Akemi Sagawa, describes how taking walks during the COVID-19 lockdown led to an appreciation of color coordination in nature, particularly through the vibrant colors of flowers in the neighborhood.

Abstract

During the lockdown, Akemi Sagawa and her husband developed a habit of walking around their neighborhood, which became increasingly colorful as flowers bloomed from March through May. Sagawa, captivated by the natural color pairings, took numerous photos and found inspiration in the floral arrangements for color coordination. She acknowledges her lack of botanical knowledge but emphasizes that the flowers themselves served as her color consultants, offering both harmonious and contrasting color schemes. The article includes several photographs of these floral displays, inviting readers to choose their favorites, and concludes with gratitude towards other authors for their contributions and insights.

Opinions

  • The author expresses admiration for the natural color combinations found in neighborhood flowers, suggesting they serve as excellent examples for color coordination.
  • Sagawa appreciates the beauty of flowers despite not knowing all their names, indicating that expertise is not a prerequisite for finding inspiration in nature.
  • The article conveys a sense of wonder and discovery, as the author highlights the unexpected color pairings that can be observed and learned from in nature.
  • By thanking other authors, Sagawa shows a collaborative spirit and acknowledges the value of shared knowledge and community on the Medium platform.

Flowers Are My Best Color Consultants!

Learn color coordination from nature

Photo by Author Akemi Sagawa

During the lockdown due to COVID-19, my husband and I made a new habit of taking a walk in the neighborhood.

March, April, May… The front yard of most of the neighboring houses became more colorful day by day. I don’t know how many photos I took!

Pink and yellow. White and red. Purple and blue. Yellow and blue… Some are harmonious with similar hues. Others are striking high color contrast.

“Oh, I never thought of this color coordination!”

I don’t know even half of the names of the flowers, but it doesn’t matter. Those flowers have become my color consultants.

Here are some examples. Which one is your favorite?

Photo by Author Akemi Sagawa
Photo by Author Akemi Sagawa
Photo by Author Akemi Sagawa
Photo by Author Akemi Sagawa
Photo by Author Akemi Sagawa
Photo by Author Akemi Sagawa
Photo by Author Akemi Sagawa
Photo by Author Akemi Sagawa
Photo by Author Akemi Sagawa

Thank you, Dr. Preeti Singh, for your fun prompt!

I didn’t know anything about this deadly flower. Thank you for sharing, Marta Henriques.

Echo = Life… I liked this analogy! thank you, Shameem Anwar, for your beautiful article.

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