Windowsill Chats

Using Curiosity as Your Creative Compass to a More Colorful Life with Ana Bianchi


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What if color could completely change the way you see the world? This week Margo is joined by Ana Bianchi—artist, designer, illustrator, and now the author of Color Curious, her vibrant new book with Chronicle Books. Ana's lifelong love of color has taken her from children's books to ceramics to joyful, intuitive "color harvesting" everywhere from gardens to street markets. Her work spans disciplines, but the throughline is always color—how it inspires, connects, and transforms.

Part visual diary, part creative toolkit, Color Curious is packed with gorgeous photography, illustration, patterns, paintings, ceramics, and colorful bakes. Alongside the images, Ana weaves in her deep curiosity for art history, world cultures, and creative ideas, making it a true celebration of the colorful threads running through everyday life.

Margo and Ana discuss:

  • How to train your "color eye" in everyday life

  • Why curiosity is the root of creative confidence

  • Fun, approachable ways to experiment with color (even if you don't consider yourself an artist)

  • How she's turning decades of creative experience into resources like her Color Curious Substack and theCONSULTORY—her creative "ask me anything" help desk for artists and makers

Pre-order bonus: Everyone who preorders Color Curious and emails a copy of their receipt to [email protected] or DMs it to Ana on Instagram @AnaLovesColor will receive a link for a private art class with her via Zoom on September 19th.

Sign Up for the Sylva Solace Creative Resilience Retreat: https://www.bdi-create.today/sylva-retreat

Connect with Ana: Website: AnaLovesColor.com Instagram: @AnaLovesColor | @AnaBakesColor Pre-order the book: Color Curious TheConsultory: AnaLovesColor.com/theconsultory

Connect with Margo: www.windowsillchats.com www.instagram.com/windowsillchats www.patreon.com/inthewindowsill www.yourtantaustudio.com/thefoundry

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