Art Quote by Van Day Truex

Actors spend most of their time out of work, so I actually spend more time making furniture. The thing about furniture that's much better…

— Michael Schoeffling

I'm an indoors person. I'm not afraid of the outdoors and I penetrate it easily and cheerfully. However, I must admit I like Central…

— Isaac Asimov

If nations always moved from one set of furnished rooms to another -- and always into a better set -- things might be easier,…

— Alexander Herzen

If nations always moved from one set of furnished rooms to another - and always into a better set - things might be easier,…

— Alexander Herzen

Remember, color is not just color, but mood, temperature and structure.

— Van Day Truex

How obvious it is that color has its various connotations-hue, value, and intensity - and without the basic understanding of these three determining factors,…

— Van Day Truex

It is general knowledge for anyone interested in color that subdued value, intensity and hue make for quieter, less adventuresome interiors. Stronger approaches need…

— Van Day Truex

Rich colors are typical of a rich nature.

— Van Day Truex

Too many bright colors make for congestion. Too many bright colors need, above all, contrast in value, to eliminate vibration.

— Van Day Truex

In design, Mother Nature is our best teacher.

— Van Day Truex

I suppose the most marked example of color as structure is in the Byzantine use of mosaic decoration that becomes architecture. The decoration of…

— Van Day Truex

There is nothing more trite than a period room imposed on a contemporary setting.

— Van Day Truex