Despite my blatant desire to be a published author, I, like many others, work a full-time day job. My current job has landed me in the printing industry. A place I never went to school for nor expected myself to be. I work with numerous amount of materials in a day and control several rather large pieces of machinery with my plethora of computers. This job has opened my eyes to a great many things, but the one that has stood out the most, is colour.

Colour is something ordinary. We see colours every day, in everything we do. Most people have a favorite colour – or two, and know which colours best suit them. But how many people really sit back and look and that colour?

I challenge you, don’t take it for granted today. Sit back and let your eyes focus on the most vibrant colour you see. Now, instead of passing it by, look a little deeper. Is it a solid colour? Are you sure? Most colours have subtle variations within, can you see them? Find an example of your favorite colour, remind yourself why you like it. What is so special about it?

Pay attention to colours as you are walking down the street. When they are all you focus on, suddenly the world becomes a brand new place.

Don’t be afraid to use colour as an inspiration, our world is full of it, and we should harness it and use it as we see fit. It is always there, but sometimes it’s so easy to get wrapped up in life we forget about the world we live in.

Enjoy your colourful world. I know I will.