| When you buy art, you may think you not | | | | however, it produces a warm sensation.Green - |
| consciously choosing a colour scheme so much | | | | The colour which symbolizes nature. Very easy |
| as buying something which appeals to your | | | | on the eye, green is used in hospitals a lot |
| eye. You may prefer certain subjects for your | | | | because it is believed to relax patients.Blue |
| pictures, such as land or seascapes, but | | | | - The colour of the sky and the ocean; on of |
| certain colours, which do appear in these | | | | the most popular colours. It is thought to |
| types of painting do evoke inner feelings and | | | | cause the opposite reaction to red. Evoking |
| emotions. We know that some colours are calm | | | | tranquillity blue causes the body to produce |
| and restful, some are hot, fiery and | | | | calming chemicals. However, too much blue can |
| emotive.Apart from colours used in actual | | | | be cold or depressing.Purple - A luxurious |
| artworks, it is easy to change the look of a | | | | colour, associated with royalty. Although |
| picture with the window mount or frame used | | | | feminine and romantic, it is a colour rarely |
| for it's display. Certain colours which may | | | | seen in nature so can appear artificial.Brown |
| be used to mat a picture with can appear to | | | | - The most reliable colour; the colour of |
| alter colours used in the execution of a | | | | earth and which is abundant in nature. The |
| painting. You will not see this unless you | | | | favourite colour of many men, it implies |
| actually place different coloured mountboards | | | | genuineness although this colour can also be |
| around a painting. Then you will see how | | | | sad and wistful.Black / white - Sleek, stark |
| different a painting can look. By selecting | | | | black and white have to be used with care in |
| the correct colour mount, you can make a good | | | | order not to look sterile and artificial. |
| painting look fantastic!Next time you go out | | | | Great for bold abstract artworks though.So, |
| to buy artwork, instead of letting the | | | | next time you decide to buy artwork for your |
| subject dominate your choice, why not work | | | | home or business space, have a think about |
| out what feeling you would like the painting | | | | what feelings or emotions you want to evoke |
| to add to your room. Do you want something to | | | | beforehand. Don't simply pick a subject that |
| liven you up when you look at it; get the | | | | you are 'comfortable' with such as animals, |
| blood pumping, or do you want a picture that | | | | landscape or florals. Be adventurous; chose a |
| brings a sense of calm peace to a room? You | | | | different subject or go for evocative |
| can easily use colour to serve these | | | | abstracts in colours that appeal to your |
| purposes. So, how does different colour | | | | senses.Gail Miller is a professional artist |
| affect the senses?Red - An intense colour, it | | | | whose |
| stimulates a faster heartbeat and breathing. | | | | |
| It wakes you up, even agitates you....... It | | | | artwork is a visual feast of colour and fun. |
| is also the color of love.Pink - Is more | | | | |
| tranquilising. Research has suggested that | | | | |
| this colour makes people calmer. One prison | | | | Her fascination with bold colours and fluid, |
| painted their cells pink and it reduced | | | | |
| aggressive behaviour among the inmates.Orange | | | | |
| - The bright, happy, stimulating colour. Also | | | | expressive shapes and line are evident in |
| associated with learning, which makes it | | | | |
| great for a children's room.Yellow - The | | | | funky abstracts, sinuous nudes, vibrant |
| colour associated with brightness and fun, | | | | still |
| although it is the most difficult color for | | | | |
| the eye to take in, so it can be | | | | life paintings and lively townscapes. |
| overpowering. When used in small amounts | | | | |