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Colors, Textures & Shapes: Brown

Published: March 19, 2009 by BECCA PUGLISI

Real World Comparisons: Light Muddy water River after the rain Weak tea Water stain Cricket Stone... Medium: Tree bark Mud Dirt Petrified wood Cinnamon stick Leather... Dark: Oaks Twig Strong tea Runny ink Dark Chocolate Liver... Shades of Brown: Umber, tan, … [Read more...] about Colors, Textures & Shapes: Brown

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Colors, Textures & Shapes: Green

Published: February 26, 2009 by BECCA PUGLISI

Real World Comparisons: Light: Cabbage Celery Lime Honeydew melon Pear Pistachio... Medium: Corn stalks Aloe Vera Jalapeno peppers Green peppers Grass Grass stains... Dark: Wet leaves Mold Mint leaves Shamrock Zucchini Algae... Shades of Green: Chartreuse, neon, … [Read more...] about Colors, Textures & Shapes: Green

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Introducing…the Color, Texture, and Shape Thesaurus

Published: February 26, 2009 by BECCA PUGLISI

I think most writers understand that the goal of sensory description is to convey a specific image to the reader in a unique way. A good story alone isn't enough, nor is having strong characters. Something needs to bring them to life, and that thing is sensory description. Description is all … [Read more...] about Introducing…the Color, Texture, and Shape Thesaurus

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