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February 27, 2023

color stories: national gallery of art, part one

💙 i've been taking morning walks for years and years now, and it's one of my favorite daily practices. getting outside every day (even when the weather is uninviting) is essential for me.
i love it all: the fresh air, the rhythm of my feet touching the ground, smiling hello to the people that i meet along the way, watching the birds flying by, seeing the clouds and sunshine, noticing the changes that come with each new season, each new day. just being outside in nature and in my community clears my mind, wakes me up, and helps me feel connected and whole.

i believe that inspiration really is everywhere, if you remember to look for it.

so, in the spirit of sharing some of that inspiration with you, i'm starting a new series for 2023: color stories.

for each story, i'll share photos from a different walk. and for each photo, i'll share a color palette (with DMC floss #s) inspired by that photo. 💙

a few weeks ago, i went to DC for a getway with my sister. we had such a good time, and i can't tell you how great it was for me to get out of my regular life for a few days. new sights, new sounds, new ispiration. it was wonderful!

one day of our trip, i took a solo excursion to the national gallery of art, and it was just... incredible. it's hard to put into words, but being immersed in such a  beautiful, sacred space, filled with works of art that i've only seen in books and online, it was really magical and kind of life-changing, honestly.

there was SO MUCH to see, and naturally i took about a million photos. it was really hard to narrow it down to a few photos for this blog post, so i've split it into two parts. the following photos are from the west building (works from the 11th - 19th centuries).

 

 

i hope these photos and colors inspire you to make something beautiful. 

xo, liz

p.s. stay tuned for part two, photos from the east building (modern and contemporary works of art).

9 comments

  • Oh I love this so much! Really draws my attention to the color palettes those amazing artists chose to use!

    Jen Liguori on

  • Wow-like WOW! Dreamy, thank you for sharing it.

    …WOW

    Sarah F on

  • These are a delight! Thank you for taking time to help us see the colors that make up these larger pieces of art.

    Marie L. on

  • What an inspiring post! I loved hearing about your morning practice of walking outdoors and the National gallery of art is indeed a sacred place. Thanks for all you do to bring beauty into your customer’s lives!

    Carole on

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