Ana Bianchi
Ana Bianchi is an artist, award-winning designer, illustrator, and lover of all things color.
She is a twice-published children’s book author and the author of Color Curious: Find Color Inspiration All Around You for Art, Design & Life, published by Chronicle Books.
With over 35 years of creative work spanning illustration, graphic design, and fine art, she brings a signature love of color, cultural curiosity, and strong visual storytelling to every project.
Originally from Mexico, she lives and makes art in the Bay Area.
Guided Practice with
Becoming Color Curious
A hands-on practice for developing your personal color voice through observation, experimentation, and simple creative prompts. You’ll explore color in nature, objects, clothing, and your surroundings, then use those discoveries to create 3–5 intuitive color palettes.
Related Discoveries
The power of creative constraints
From Piet Mondrian to Dr. Seuss, explore how writers and artists have broken through by making their own rules.
Color etymologies
How do linguists trace the origins of words? Discover the ancient roots of our favorite color names.
Color theory illustrated in stunning grids
A pioneer of color theory turned crafted objects into vibrant abstract studies. Notice how hues interact.
A history of color wheels, charts, and grids
Explore how humans throughout history have organized color into visual systems.
Why certain color combinations enchant us
Some colors seem to clash; others calm us instantly. Reflect on why your eyes—and emotions—gravitate toward certain combinations.
The art of color harvesting
Color becomes a daily meditation in artist Ana Bianchi's routine. Learn how close attention can refresh your creative mindset.
