Short and sweet today, folks.  But I wanted to chime in and tell you about my experience today with designer Andrew Graham, who specializes in color.  Not in quite the same way as a typical designer, but in a more personal way in terms of interpreting what color means to our individual lives.

I already had a little idea of what was involved since I had spoken with him by phone to talk about interviewing him for a blog post.  But clearly the work he does goes much deeper than design choices. Through his workshops, Andrew teaches people  “to stimulate color intuition and ignite creative awareness” by providing insight that informs not only interior design, but wardrobe, business and life as well.

Without giving too much away (you’ll just have to click on his name above to find out more details), Andrew is actually a color intuitive, or coach.  His work actually includes life coaching in one sense.

So I actually learned quite a bit about myself based on my favorite color (purple), the colors I’m wearing today (purple and orange, with black accents) and the colors I’m working with in my living room, which are a rug with shades of green and gold/yellow, the green futon cover I’m planning, along with the gold/yellow accent wall I’m getting ready to paint.

At the forefront of Andrew’s business is the work he does with corporations. “It’s really where I’m focused,” he says, explaining that at the core of this part of his business is the mission to inspire leadership at that level. He has held affirmative speaking engagements for corporate groups of over 200.

For more details on the meaning of color, you’ll have to be in touch with Andrew.  But I can tell you  that taking his workshop was one of the most powerful and revelatory experiences I’ve ever had.

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Author: Kelly Thacher

Kelly has been a writer since she was in grade school where she received early recognition for her Young Author's project. Magazines like Home Entertainment, Luxury Consumer Electronics, Vertical Living, Luxury Home and the Robb Report were happy to have Kelly's editing talents on various projects. A series of career twists and turns has offered her invaluable experience in journalism, magazine and book publishing, and fiction writing.

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