"A super-abundance of color is unnatural", she once observed, "and has a most unpleasant effect not only upon the eye itself, but upon the mind as well." She recommended "the judicious use of neutrals" as a "foil for color" to lend "power and interest to the touches of color in a scene."
The woman observed that an excessive amount of color is unnatural and has a negative effect not only on the eye but also on the mind. She recommended using neutral colors as a way to balance out the use of color, making it more impactful.