Would you wear it? Would you decorate with it?

What is it?

It’s Pantone's Color of the Year for 2023, called Viva Magenta, and I for one, am thrilled.

Why? Because magenta is one of the main colors I use in my flower paintings.

What is Pantone, and why should you care?’

Pantone Color Institute defines and communicates information about color to industries around the world, including fashion and home décor. Their color choices influence colors around the globe.

Every year they come out with the colors of the next year. For anyone who works with color, it’s said to be the most exciting day of the year.

I remember the little Pantone color booklet from my Fine Arts Degree in university, many years ago – and still have it!

A Reason to Smile

I was delighted to receive this message recently: Congratulations!

You are part of the artists selected for Gallea's online collection Pantone Colour of the Year. This exclusive collection brings together 22 works chosen by the Gallea curation team, selected from our artwork bank gathering the participation of over 10 000 artists!

Here is the painting they chose: A Reason to Smile

An unconventional shade for an unconventional time

Here is how the Pantone Institute describes it:

“Pantone’s Color of The Year, Viva Magenta, vibrates with vim and vigor. It is a shade rooted in nature descending from the red family and expressive of a new signal of strength that revels in pure joy.

Viva Magenta is brave and fearless, a pulsating color whose exuberance promotes a joyous and optimistic celebration.

Get the full article here: What is Viva Magenta

Now, this shade may be too bold to paint a whole wall with, or even buy a sofa or dining room chairs.

But it’s an amazing shade to perk up any room, especially a dining room or living room.

Viva Magenta in Your Home

“Daring designers can harness the full power of the Color of the Year as a velvet couch or lacquered wall.

Those who desire a more neutral home can use it as a pop of color… punctuating an all-neutral dining room, or a glowing abstract canvas. Viva Magenta packs a lot of drama in a small dose.” Viva Magenta in your Home

As a bright, crimson red, Viva Magenta balances boldness with a feeling of fun.

So if you’d like to add a touch of drama and pizazz, combined with softness, to any space, check out my paintings that have splashes of magenta.

A Reason to Smile

Love is Pink

Garden Party 

Viva Magenta is the perfect color to celebrate life! 

What do you think of Viva Magenta? Comment below or shoot me an email. I always love to hear your thoughts.

 And, if you’re not already signed up for my updates and free guide, 5 Steps to Decorate Your Home with Art You Love (including some magenta!), scroll down to sign up below.