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Rebecca Bushner

U.S.

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returns 11/23/2009

Expertise

Specifying paint/coating colors or materials for interior or exterior of buildings including residential and commercial spaces. I also do graphic design & color marketing. I'm the current immediate-past-president of the International Association of Color Consultants/Designers North America (IACC-NA), a former Color Marketing Group chairholder, and an award-winning fine artist.

Experience in the area

I've been officially a color consultant for 7 years, a designer and researcher (tableware design) for about 10 years. I have my own color consulting/graphic design business in Arizona.

Organizations

IACC-NA: International Association of Color Consultants/Designers, North America.

Publications

NAFEM (North American Association of Food Eguipment Manufacturers, Ceramics organizations.

Education/Credentials

BA in fine art, MBA, and have taken the full International Association of Color Consultants/Designers seminar course and oral exam.

Awards and Honors

Past-President of the IACC-NA

What do you like about this subject?

Color is my life! It's also the most variable and challenging factor in architecture, interior design, or any other type of design, so that is the challenge.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I learn something new all the time.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

There are a lot of "color urban legends" out there. Yellow won't make you fight with your spouse more nor make your baby cry more and blue in the kitchen won't make you loose weight. And if are not interested in a "soothing, pastel bedroom", then paint it whatever you want. It all looks black when you close your eyes anyway!

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

A lot of what you read on the Internet about color is incorrect. So only trust reliable sources like trained consultants such as members of the IACC-NA.

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Susan	10/19/09	10	10	10	10	thank you
Mary	10/12/09	9	9	10	10	this advice is very helpful - thanks!

Recent Answers from Rebecca Bushner

2009-11-03 wall color for a large room & wainscoting:

Hi Carla You have a large living room and the wainscoting should be fine....but make sure you have at least an 8 foot or taller ceiling if you want it to appear more expansive. There are a few more "looks

2009-11-02 paint, furniture, flooring:

Hello again Ann BTW: I do not know what a "Deck door" is. Besides, I have yet to see a door (Or surface) that cannot be painted, so if you do not want them to be white, they can be changed. BTW: I do

2009-10-31 color complimenting:

Hi Betty "Acorn colored" sounds like brown. The word "compliment" implies complimentary, so an opposite color on the color wheel usually works well for this. Most browns are shades of orange, reddish-orange

2009-10-29 paint, furniture, flooring:

Hi Ann You have many questions and most require more info than you are giving. A photo would really help here, especially if you are not good with color. I have been giving this same suggestion for

2009-10-27 Color Choices:

Hi Jamie You apparently need decor ideas for your son's bedroom. A great starting point: get the area rug first, and here is why: 1. Area rugs are the single fastest way to update a room. 2. They run

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