“Color is all. When color is right, form is right.” Claude Monet.
INSPIRATION
Colors & Their Meanings
Red: Excitement, Strength, Love and Energy
Orange: Confidence, Success, Bravery, Sociability
Yellow: Creativity, Happiness, Warmth and Cheer
Green: Nature, Healing, Freshness, Quality
Blue: Trust, Peace, Loyalty, Competence
Pink: Compassion, Sincerity, Sophistication, Sweet
Purple: Royalty, Luxury, Spirituality, Ambition
Brown: Dependable, Rugged, Trustworthy, Simple
Black: Formality, Dramatic, Sophistication, Security
White: Clean, Simplicity, Innocence, Honest
Birth Month and Flowers
January |
Carnation | Love, fascination and distinction. Worn on Mother’s Day, Teacher’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day (in green) and at weddings, this hardy, sweetly fragrant flower is also the flower of Ohio. Can also represent pride, beauty, admiration and gratitude. |
February |
Violet/Iris | Faithfulness, Wisdom and Hope. Violets convey the meaning that you will always be true. Violets come in shades not only of Purple, which is what people commonly think of, but also of White. It can also represent wisdom and V |
March |
Daffodil/Janquil |
Spring, Rebirth, Domestic Happiness, Respect, Regard and Friendship. The Daffodil is synonymous with Spring as it is the epitome of rebirth and new beginnings. It brings new beginnings. |
April |
Sweet Pea/Daisy | Love, Youth, Purity. The Daisy conveys innocence and there are five common types. Signifies that Love conquers all. |
May |
Lily of the Valley | Love and Appreciation, while other meanings depends on each color. The meanings of Lily of the valley can vary from Love, Passion, Beauty and Perfection. The meaning depends upon the color |
June |
Rose/Honeysuckle |
Humility, Chastity, and Sweetness. Sweetly scented, this flower also signifies a return to happiness. Signifies love, beauty, passion and perfection. |
July |
Larkspur/Water Lily |
Levity and Lightness. Its natural beauty comes in gentle hues with refreshing fragrance. There are different meanings for each color. Pink denotes contrariness, White expresses a happy nature, and a first love is usually symbolized by Purple. Strong bonds of love are represented by the Larkspur. Singinifies gentleness. |
August |
Gladiolus/Poppy |
Strength of character, Moral Integrity, Remembrance, Infatuation, honor. This long lasting flower comes in a variety of colors like pink, red, purple, yellow,orange, white and green. |
September |
Aster/Myosotis/Morning Glory |
Patience, Daintiness and Remembrance. This flower conveys deep emotional love and affection. Signifies enduring elegance. |
October |
Marigold | Warm, Fierce. They exemplify elegance and devotion. Signifies affection and grace. |
November |
Chrysanthemum | Compassion, Friendship, Joy. Chrysanthemums have different meanings. Red is for Love, White means innocence, and Yellow denotes unrequited love. |
December |
Poinsettia | Good Cheer, Success. The Poinsettia comes in three colours: Red, White, and Pink. “You Are The Special One” is the message this flower sends. Also Narcissus and Holly can represent December. |
Using Gardens and Florals to Inspire Kathleens Creations
Kathleen has used the inspiration of the garden to create her art work. Taking boquets, plantings or cuttings, each piece of art work is inspired by nature.
