Illume Writers & Artists

A collaboration of art and poetry by twin siblings, Valerie Haynes, and the late Vance A. Larson. Haynes has "invented" a series of new colors, which she describes with creative brilliance in philosophical imagery. Each new color is accompanied by breathtaking paintings by Larson spanning his 28-year artistic career, each suited to the philosophy of the represented color. The result is a gorgeous and thoughtful body of work that will be sought after for its beauty, depth, and originality.

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Among the colors is:

"Opannar--The Color of Tomorrow"

Winner of the 2024 LEAF Poetry Prize