Sherwin-Williams Colormix - 2013 Color Trends

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NEW** Opposites attract like never before, exerting a magnetic pull on the color spectrum. Sherwin-Williams Colormix™ 2013 debuted today.  To see the latest colors check out

www.sherwin-williams.com/.../mdey/~edisp/sw-pdf-colormix.pdf

Are you ready to explore Sherwin-Williams new trends in paint color for 2013? This year we have color palettes that exemplify simple versus complex, mystery versus certainty, light versus dark, synthetic versus natural and vintage versus futuristic. Although drawn to our preferences, we can’t help being influenced by all of the energy of color around us. It’s no longer a process of elimination but one of combination

Today I attended the IDAL Convention where I saw the world premiere of Colormix2013, presented by Jackie Jordan, Director of Color Marketing for The Sherwin-Williams Company and creative director of STIR magazine. Jackie is very “”down to earth” and despite the fact that she travels the world attending trade shows, art exhibits, fashion and fabric expos she still found time to chat about the latest color trends. Each year, beginning in September Jackie and her team presented Colormix to decorative artisans, painters, interior designers and architects, nationwide.

Jackie presented 1 hour of color inspiration to IDAL members and regional interior designers and architects at the Convention.  And we were all given new fans decks, color cards of the collections and a complete forecast folder with color tips.

The International Decorative Artisans League’s 27th Annual Convention and Exposition in Reno Nevada had many other exciting speakers and exhibits.  A list of a few I enjoyed: 

Classic Italian Trompe L'oeil

All That Glitters: Basic Gilding

Cabinetry & Furniture Finishes

Glitz & Glamour – Finishes

Hands-on painting– realistic clouds

Hand Painting on Furniture

Color Theory

Chalk Paints for Furniture

I toured the exhibit hall and picked up some samples of Annie Sloan paints (Love their new colors) www.anniesloanunfolded.com some #M tape for a project I’m working on this weekend www.3m.com, some designer stencils for a wood table I want to stencil and some curtains, some metallic silver setcoat from Faux effects (and dragon Fly stencil).  If you are looking for special painting techniques you’ll love the Artisphere Online Magazine. http://decorativeartisans.site-ym.com/?page=ArtisphereOnline

I had a wonderful day and enjoyed all the lectures and learning more about paint and creative applications.  I can’t wait to share with my clients with leading color trends and design combining knowledge. So go on, click the link and take a look at the new colors and combinations.  Then you can tell me which of the four color pallets your favorite?