Paint Box Poetry Inspired by the adult colouring book craze just a few years ago asks it’s readers only one thing…. To imagine.
Paint Box Poetry this booklet
Grace Catherine Simpkins Badger Publishing
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About the author‌
Grace Catherine Simpkins, or just Grace, spends a good deal of time stressed or panicked, normally because of her own lack of organisation. When she is not running late or incredibly busy she loves reading and letting her mind wonder.
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Paint Box Poetry
Grace Catherine Simpkins
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Paint Box Poetry First published in Great Britain in 2018 by Badger Publishing
The Badger’s Burrow Spire Road Lincoln Lincolnshire
Down Pipe No. 26
Mouse’s Back No. 40
Vardo No. 288
St Giles No. 280
Arsenic No. 214
Citron No. 74
Charlotte’s Locks No.168
Rectory Red No. 217
Nancy’s Blushes No.278
Pointing No. 2003
LN8 8EQ
Copyright © Grace Catherine Simpkins 2018
The right of Grace Catherine Simpkins to be identified as the author of this work has been asserted by her in accordance with the Copyright, Design and Patents Act of 1988 All rights reserved
ISBN 978-2-13 -7542-08 -0
[Cover image credit: Marion Boddy-Evans]
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Pointing No. 2003
‘A rich and delicate white. This fresh and uncomplicated white is named after the colour of lime pointing used in traditional brickwork. One of our Red Based Neutrals, Pointing has a warm undertone to it which creates the prettiest of spaces when used on walls and always softens the feel of a room alongside strong, traditional colours.'
No perfect white Yet I am full of light . Pretty and soft, You’ll find me spacious and aloft.
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Nancy’s Blushes No. 278
‘Our truest pink. This true pink is named after the scrumptious rosy cheeks of a much loved little girl called Nancy. This uplifting shade of Nancy’s Blushes certainly grabs your attention when paired with a bright white, but can create quietly charming interiors when contrasted with a soft neutral in shady rooms. Something altogether more graphic happens when counterbalanced with St Giles Blue.
A little girl’s blush And satin plush Are what this colour shows The image of a ballerina grows!
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Rectory Red No. 217 This pamphlet is a little bit of fun. It was created in the hope it might allow readers some time to relax and engage in some creative thinking. ‘A rich red. This rich clean red is named after the charming village houses built over the years for the clergy. Rectory Red is a blackened and aged version of Blazer and feels much more sophisticated, especially when contrasted with Red Based Neutrals such as Joa’s White. It is a warming colour which will intensify when used in a small space to create the most welcoming of rooms.’
Read the official paint description, as given by the company, and then my poem. Try to imagine what colour is being described.
The actual colours can be found in the back…
Conjouring visions of red wine, A warm and sophisticated place to dine. You’ll find me on a lady’s toes,
How close will you be?
And Heavens, the devil knows!
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Charlotte’s Locks No. 168
‘A deep and playful orange. Charlotte’s Locks takes its inspiration from the flame red hair of our Head of Creative and brings a playful late 1970’s look. This deep and dramatic orange is particularly spectacular when used in small areas with a sharp contrast either in All White or Black Blue - for the very brave do try in Full Gloss!
A colour that burns with youth However, the 70’s is my best truth. Funky fresh and burning free Flower power come to me!
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What is pink? a rose is pink By a fountain's brink. What is red? a poppy's red
Citron No.74
In its barley bed. What is blue? the sky is blue Where the clouds float thro'. What is white? a swan is white
‘A warm lemon yellow. Citron, as the name suggests, is a warm Mediterranean yellow which has a bright intensity in small spaces and is fantastically welcoming in halls. It is softer in well lit rooms but is perhaps a little too stimulating for the bedroom. Try contrasting with House White on ceilings and woodwork.’
Sailing in the light. What is yellow? pears are yellow, Rich and ripe and mellow. What is green? the grass is green,
With small flowers between. What is violet? clouds are violet
Warm yet bland. The ghost of a Mediterranean land, I am not quite lemon and not quite sand
In the summer twilight. What is orange? Why, an orange, Just an orange!
We lost your beauty on our sand Color, by Christina Rossetti
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Arsenic No.214
'A lively mint green. Arsenic has a lively, stimulating feel despite its name being derived from a poison that was rumoured to have been in the wallpaper that poisoned Napoleon after his capture. Its vivid mint color makes it feel just as home on contemporary kitchen cabinets, especially when prepared with Down Pipe, as it does on the walls of a 19th Century dining room.’
Beyond a relaxing green With that Victorian sheen. I am the height of haute culture, And yet the body I do torture.
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St Giles No. 280
Down Pipe No. 26
‘A vivid blue. This clean and vivid blue is inspired by a colour originally found in the hall at 17th century St. Giles House in Wimborne St. Giles, Dorset. Its striking blue hue cannot fail to make you smile and will hold its own even in the darkest of places, so is often used as an accent in the back of bookshelves.’
‘A dramatic lead grey. Down Pipe, a dark lead grey, has definite blue undertones to it which deepen the complexity of the finish. Originally inspired by the color used to paint downpipes and guttering, it has been embraced for use inside the home with fanatical zeal! This daringly dark hue is fabulous as a background to art, and extremely effective for use in halls to create a deeply dramatic entrance to the home.’
More sophisticated than the Greek sea A sophisticated Regency. Deeper than a heaven’s sky, A safer place for the angel’s sigh.
Like raining Chicago skies Yet that is where my beauty lies. I am dramatic, deep and warm I frame art and mimic storm.
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Mouse’s Back No. 40
‘‘A quiet grey brown. This grey brown classic takes its characterful name from the lawny color of the British field mouse. Much like its namesake, the green based Mouse’s Back is quiet in nature and feels soft in rooms both large and small. It will read greener when used on walls of underlie rooms and is the perfect accent on furniture or floors when combined with more traditional shades such as Setting Plaster and Lime White’
Vardo No. 288
‘A rich teal. This teal takes its name from highly decorated traditional horse drawn Romany wagons. Often used in the intricate patterning of these beautifully painted homes, Vardo is so full of life and joy it seemed natural to name it after something renowned for its flamboyant color. This bright color works particularly well with reds or dark greys.’
Like the creature soft and mild,
As pretty as a gypsy’s smile
Green is hidden like a child.
One might holiday there a while.
Fur that in the summer’s fall,
Bright yet dark and mysterious,
Will find itself within your hall.
My colour is luxurious
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