Why I Love PINK

“Pink is the color of passion.” —Aerosmith

Disclaimer: This is a pink appreciation post. All haters of the color pink can swiftly exit stage left.

Confession: It is a REAL challenge for me not to use pink in every painting. A real first-world struggle. Thing is, pink, whether it’s millennial pink, bubblegum pink, magenta, fuschia, or mauve, (yes, I can identify the difference between all of these hues and shades) plays well with other colors.

Pink has the power to add a touch of femininity or can add a playful contrast to darker colors like navy blue. I especially live for pinks and greens together—especially a blushy coral with olive green. Perhaps I should have pledged AKA in college.

Pink draws the eye to itself and often can neutralize a chaotic painting. Its bold yet soft presence makes it equally feminine and masculine in my humble opinion.