Tomorrow is the beginning of Autumn...

According to www.InfoPlease.com :

"At the autumnal equinox (Sept. 23, 2006, 12:03 A.M. EDT), the sun appears to cross the celestial equator, from north to south; this marks the beginning of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere."

Ohio Fall Color Reports

"Higher than average rainfall this summer should produce brilliant fall foliage. And high gasoline prices need not keep Ohioans from enjoying the Fall Color season.

“It’s been a wonderful growing season in our state forests and nature preserves,” said Casey Munchel, service forester (ODNR) and fall color expert. “The rain has supported good growth rates, producing thick leaf cover on trees and bushes.

Update will start September 28, 2006 on the state fall color report site  

Which Ohio trees turn what colors?

Hikes, bike trips, riverviews of leaves and more....

Color psychology: How colors impact emotions

In RISMEDIA, August 3, 2006 from About.com

"In 1666, English scientist Sir Isaac Newton discovered that when pure white light is passed through a prism, it separates into all of the visible colors. Newton also found that each color is comprised of a single wavelength and cannot be separated any further into other colors.

While perceptions of color are somewhat subjective, there are some color effects that have universal meaning.

Colors in the red area of the color spectrum are known as warm colors and include red, orange, and yellow. These warm colors evoke emotions ranging from feelings of warmth and comfort to feelings of anger and hostility.

Colors on the blue side of the spectrum are known as cool colors and include blue, purple, and green. These colors are often described as calm, but can also call to mind feelings of sadness or indifference.

In several ancient cultures color psychology was used as therapy. For example, the Egyptians and Chinese practiced chromotherapy, or using colors to heal. Chromotherapy is sometimes referred to as light therapy and is still used today as a holistic or alternative treatment.

In this treatment:

• Red was used to stimulate the body and mind and to increase circulation.

• Yellow was thought to stimulate the nerves and purify the body.

• Orange was used to heal the lungs and to increase energy levels.

• Blue was believed to soothe illnesses and treat pain.

• Indigo shades were thought to alleviate skin problems.

Most psychologists view color therapy with skepticism and point out that the supposed effects of color have been exaggerated and that colors have different meanings in other cultures. Research has demonstrated in many cases that the mood-altering effects of color may only be temporary. A blue room may cause people to feel calm initially, but the effect will be lessened once they regain their equilibrium. " 

I went with a client Tuesday when she picked out colors for her new house.  Neutral, all neutral! Oh I guess there is some color in the brick and the front door, but mostly neutral...Smart lady.

Room for Color - shopping

Real Living Color Quiz  - Choose your color palette!

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What Color Palette is BEST  for You?

From RealLiving.com:  "From cool hues to bold blues, the colors in your home can reveal your individuality in a way that few other means of expression can. Whether youre easy-going and neutral or fiery and feisty, your color palette usually has a way of bringing out your true colors. Take this quiz to find out where your personality puts you on the color wheel."

Color Quiz  Take this interactive quiz to see what color palette is best for you. 

In case you don't recognize ROYGBIV.  It  is the color wheel, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet.   I did one in just about each and every art and design class in college. 

Columbus is home to the Roy G Biv Gallery at 997 N. High Street in the Historic Short North Neighborhood.  Roy G Biv Gallery is an independent, non-profit art space founded in 1989.  

Columbus Art Scene Roy G. Biv Webpage