About The Author: Colour Research

So far in my visual journal, I have created a lot of imagery using warm colours like orange. Admittedly, I had no reason for using these colours, other than i like the colour and the twee, inviting quality it brings to my work. However, from researching and looking at Calvino's background and upbringing in San Remo, I have found many images that resonate with my preconceived ideas of italian towns, which generate a certain warmth, mainly emphasised by the colour of the architecture.  

Selection of images of 'San Remo' from Google Images. 

Some colours I have been thinking about based on my research are warm yellows and deep navy blues. I think this combination of colours would work perfectly for my 2 colour theme throughout my work as it maintains a warmth, however i think that the dark blue has connotations of science, which links to Calvino's upbringing around botany and science. These are not final, however I intend to start experimenting in my sketchbook using these colours.