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I became fixated on sunny colors after my recent trip to the beach. Often, we think of warm, golden tones like a creamy yellow or bright orange. However, every shade has a summery tone, and those complex combinations can create the feeling of summer. Just think about how tree-filtered sunshine rests on a picnic blanket during the summer afternoon. Those tones create warm color combinations for your website theme. Inspired Color Combinations for Your Website Theme Each of these color combinations is inspired by the sun. I challenged myself to stay away from obvious orange and yellow tones. This creates [...]

The weekend prior to the Fourth of July has become well-established as a shopping weekend. Shoppers know that sales will focus on outdoor activities, travel, and summer clothing. Your Independence Day Sales Event should fall in line with summertime consumer behaviors. Popular Motifs If you're looking up ideas for Independence Day graphics, the following motifs are popular. Fireworks Cookouts Lightening Bugs Camping Sunsets American Flag Red, White, and Blue They create a quick visual link to the holiday. Ideally, you want to evoke feelings of warmth, family, and patriotism. It's a fun, celebratory holiday — traditionally with higher street traffic [...]

As I studied water lilies as the flower of the month for July, I recalled the image of Ophelia drowning in the river. These lilies engulf her water-logged dress and pull her down into dark water. My research proved that my mind's image amalgamated Waterhouse and Millais. Representing both innocence and grief, water lilies bookend the motif of a beautiful, drowning young woman. In each visual depiction of her final moments, floral symbolism emphasizes the tragedy of her demise. Melancholia Film Starring Kristen Dunst Many cultures connect these blooms to sexuality (from purity to fertility). Indeed, the root [...]