Color Creates Moods
COLOR AFFECTS OUR FEELINGS and arouses our emotions, which is evident in expressions such as “feeling blue,” “seeing red,” “green with envy,” and “tickled pink.” This means that my choice of colors will determine whether my paintings will seem warm and cozy, cool and refreshing, or vibrant and dramatic. Knowing the basics of how colors relate to and interact with one another will help you create feeling—as well as interest and unity—in your paintings.
Choosing Colors to Convey Emotion
Warm colors (reds, yellows, oranges) convey energy and excitement; I use warms when I want to express passion and other strong emotions. Cool colors (blues, greens, purples) tend to be more relaxing and calming; I choose cools to create feelings ...
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