Just Released-My New Book: “Watermelon Blue: Re-thinking your Relationship with Colour!”

Renée says: “My latest book, Watermelon Blue, is an inspiring, rule-breaking celebration of colour and creativity. Through personal stories, artist profiles, and vibrant imagery, I invite readers to challenge traditional colour theory and explore unexpected combinations with joy and freedom. Written for artists, designers, and anyone drawn to colour, this beautifully crafted book offers fresh perspectives, creative prompts, and a liberating call to ‘colour outside the lines.’

This book is fun yet contains solid content, and I wrote it for curious, open-minded creatives, those who dare to question the norm, colour outside the lines, and trust their own instincts. It’s for makers, dreamers, and anyone ready to break free from the colour wheel and play with freedom. Whether you’re seeking inspiration or a deeper connection to your creative instincts, Watermelon Blue is your guide to living and creating colourfully.”

What this book is:

A guide to freeing yourself from the constraints of traditional colour rules and reigniting your creative spirit through colour experimentation.

What this book is not:

This book is not an in-depth study of theory, science, myth, or conventional colour psychology. There are countless excellent books and resources that dive into the science of colour, and while understanding the basics—like the colour wheel, harmony, and complementary schemes—has its place, those rules are just the starting point. Once you’ve learned why they exist, it’s time to go beyond them. Once you understand the foundation, it’s time to break free and explore. This book is here to ignite that journey!

Watermelon Blue is printed in both hardbound (limited edition) and soft cover.

Signing the first copy sold!

Rave Review:

Rebba of Hervy Bay says: “Watermelon Blue is an incredibly inspiring book full of personal stories and vibrant ideas that make me want to create more with colour.  I found this book to be incredibly uplifting, with both the content and the beautiful images. It’s perfect for anyone looking to explore their creativity and find joy in colour. The book itself is simply beautiful and a real visual treasure. I really enjoyed it and truly found it inspiring.”

Dr. Annah Healy of Maleny says: “Myriad books are out there to explain and explore phenomena. What is refreshing about Watermelon Blue is the thinking behind the colour hues and their endless possibilities  no matter the surface on which we place them. No recipes, frameworks or rules exist here, rather the freedom to keep thinking anew.”

Below: The Mayor of the Sunshine Coast, Rosanna Natoli, speaking at the official book launch of Watermelon Blue!