Design has been a passion of mine for years. There is no doubt that color is an integral part of design. Certain colors can have various effects on people. For instance, some people feel that red creates energy and is motivating, or it can be considered a color of power. Or it may have a negative effect because it may remind someone of blood or violence. It may induce stress for some people to look at red, so painting a bedroom red will not evoke the feeling of peace or restfulness. Color is a personal preference on what mood it will establish. I find it exciting that you can mix colors to create a completely different story. For instance, red now combined with white creates the color pink that evokes the feeling of sweetness, both in food and emotion. Pink may remind you of cotton candy, a little girl’s nursery or just a feeling of innocence. Color plays a huge role with emotion and self-expression. I felt that this book was an enjoyable way to introduce children to the classic color wheel which allows them to better identify with objects in their environment. If you think about it, children learn to draw and color before they are even forming full sentences. Art is a way for a child to communicate with others without having to verbally speak. It is also a way to allow them to produce something so they experience a sense of accomplishment. They can explore new ideas and new ways of thinking through the expression of art. Learning about color and allowing them to experiment with art is an important part of their development and self-expression. It is also a fun way that adults can connect with children at home and at school. I have always connected with the children in my life through fun art projects and crafts. It is such an entertaining way to communicate!
How will the world benefit from my book Color My World?
Color My World is a unique combination of many features that will enhance a child’s learning. The rhythmic tone and the colorful pages are visual stories which assists in easily absorbing the content. Children will have a space that they can explore color which allows them creative freedom. These young minds will have a chance to challenge themselves to imitate a specific color through experimenting with various color combinations as well as the quantities needed. Children will learn to problem solve, practice coordination, learn new vocabulary and best of all… spark their own imagination! This book is an opportunity for adults and children to connect through reading and crafting something together. The imagination and learning continues as the skills are applied in the everyday world as they learn how to identify colors and know how those colors were created.
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Karen loves teaching about the wonder of color. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in both Early Childhood Education and Fine Arts. She is passionate about art and interior design and believes that visually pleasing spaces depend upon successful color combinations. “Mixing colors can be exciting and help children create a mood, feeling, or an expression of themselves through their own art and imagination. Teach a child to explore color and just watch as the creativity begins!”
Color My World Book By Karen Casella 