The KELLER COLLECTION started in 2015 as “A collection of natural color inspired by the Rocky Mountain West - & beyond.” Over the years, it has continuously evolved & has now earned the moniker “Colors of the Earth.” The objective was to identify the spectrum of color found in nature using 5 categories: Wildflowers, Fall Foliage, Soils, Rocks & Natural Grasses.

Curated by Jeff Keller over a period of years, it has morphed from a personal hobby into a multi-faceted, large-scale project that ultimately has been deemed to be highly-representative of the colors & beauty that can be found on the Earth’s crust around the world

As the KELLER COLLECTION began to take shape, so did the team behind it. Naturalist & Horticulturist Jim Foster added his expertise in identification of collected items & foraging, Roper Green joined in as the photographer & graphic designer of the print art series. Jim Schumacher added his touches with reclaimed picture frames & helped produce the unprecedented paint color palette that draws from our 5 categories. Over the years, the project has also been touched by countless other passionate color professionals. The in-depth nature has everyone from the art, design, paint manufacturing, environmental, academic and outdoor-enthusiasts equally intrigued with this “color story.” While every item is first and foremost COLOR, the collection also captures the beauty and diversity of nature in a unique & visually engaging way. From mountain tops, to the river valleys, to the great plains & the uniqueness of the desertscapes, the colors are presented & showcased with attention to detail. The Wildflowers & Foliage were pressed, dried & then photographed to preserve the color. Many of those images evolved into our extensive G assegur.com/pro/info43821/keller-collection" target="_blank" />