Many people are unaware that color can effect our moods. Experiments have shown that color can change a persons sense of time, energy and space. The colors we choose also say a lot about our personality.
So why is color so important in a painting?
One painting can completely change the aesthetics of a room. The colors selected can bring warmth, energy, emotion, spirit, passion, and so the list continues. The paintings also offer a completely different look with excellent feelings and bring in many more positive reactions.
Color within a painting can set a mood, it can bring depth and character to a piece of art and is one the most important elements of any artwork. It can bring it to life, but equally destroy it.
Creating an atmosphere with your painting.
The colors you choose within your interior and the colors selected in your painting will make or break your space. It is important that they work in harmony together and are not fighting for attention. Is your painting to stand out and make a statement, or blend into the space?.
Think about the strength of the colors in comparison to all the colors already in your interior and how they will work together. Think about the number of colors you want to use, too many maybe overbearing, but too few may appear bland and boring. It all depends on what you are trying a accomplish.
Below is a short guide to what different colors represent and the energy they will bring to a space.
Green Calming, relaxing and nature.
Blue Cool, calming and soothing.
Purple Creative, spiritual and inspirational.
Red Passion, danger and energy.
Orange Warm, happy and bold.
Yellow Bright, uplifting and confident.
Neutrals Natural, easy going and comforting.
Pink Sexy, bright and outgoing.
Color Wheel
A color wheel shows the division of warm and cool colors.
Warm colors are said to advance and appear more active in a painting and stimulate the viewer, while cool colors recede and give a calm relaxed feel.
Buying a painting to suit your interior colors.
Why buy a painting to suit your interior, why not choose interior colors to suit your painting!. Most people spend so much time hunting for that perfect painting, just the right size and just the right colors to match their interior décor. Why not be so inspired by a piece of art that you choose your interior space to work around your painting. It would be far easier to work this way round then the opposite.
By creating an interior scheme first and then look for a piece of work is putting up boundaries. You then discard so many beautifully created pieces of work and are not being open minded about your piece of art.
A painting can capture your imagination, color can inspire.Stretched canvas art is a modern, fashionable method of mounting and displaying contemporary art, photography and digitally created images.
Colour is all around us and effecting us all the time, so don’t ignore it ………..embrace it!
By: Paul West
Posts Tagged ‘Aesthetics’
Canvas Art – Opening Your Mind To Colour
October 21st, 2009Modern Canvas Art – The Perfect Christmas Gift
September 1st, 2009Modern Art can make a fabulous (Christmas) gift, for the person who enjoys the style of open plan living. The hardest thing? Actually giving it away! Imagine how enthused you would be, to receive something as ‘tres chic’, as a modern canvas art piece. Many people today, favor the style of open plan, minimalist living. Simplicity and practicality, a living space that neither clutters nor cramps our lifestyle. Even so, for most, at least one, equally modern and simple canvas, upon those white walls, makes their home feel much more personal. And, in many ways, more unique.
Modern art canvas prints unique? This, to some, may seem like a paradox. And, probably even more so, with regards to the mass produced modern art, often sold online. However, it should be remembered. There are a myriad of modern artistic styles, and the paintings available, of those styles, is huge. Each style, then being further individualised by any particular artist. And, simply because these artists are not well known, it does not mean their capability is, in some way, inferior. Far from it. There are many talented artists, producing work for large print houses. They may not be Picasso, but they are extremely successful in what they do.
Canvas art prints offer the opportunity to enjoy all of the style, without the heavy price tag. Original canvas art is an expensive commodity these days. As is a one off original Armani. However, would you refuse an off the shelf Armani? Simply because it was mass produced. Canvas art prints are not so different. With this in mind, when purchasing modern canvas art as a gift, one must choose what suits that person. The combinations of artist and artists’ styles available are endless, one could say, even relentless. Also bare in mind, when an ‘off the shelf’ canvas art print, is placed in its own unique environment, it will take on its own form.
Minimal aesthetics and clear cut lines. Apartment living has certainly brought forth the concept of a modern, minimalist world. Nevertheless, modern canvas art is not just a commodity, reserved for new apartment buildings. Today, many people are ‘opening up’ older houses, to make way for their more open planned lifestyles. Canvas art prints are reproduced from various mediums, including oil and acrylic. Which means, some prints also benefit from tactile qualities. With regards to color? They can be as equally dramatic, as they can subdued.
Color is an extremely important factor. It is one of the first decisions that will need to be made. Does this person prefer more natural and tactile tones and tints? Or, are they more adventurous with their coloring? Some minimalist décor pertains to bright and bold, complementary colors. Other forms of the style lean towards a more subtle and tactile ambience. It is important to ascertain which you are buying for. There is little point presenting a modern print, with big and bold coloring, when the recipient much prefers subtlety!
If you do not, then yes, things can get difficult. A modern canvas art print is a very personal gift. Taking the time to choose wisely, has great dividends: The recipient will be grateful of the gesture, for many years to come. The basic principals of purchase are simple. Know that persons style. Know what modern styles are available. So, although there may be thousands of different prints available, that does not mean you have to trawl through them all.
If you love the idea of presenting a modern canvas art print as a gift, yet have little information with regards to their décor, there are still options. In this instance, a canvas print from a more well known artist is often the better, and safer, choice. The work of many well known modern artists, like Van Gogh and Gustav Klimt, are available. Incredulously, their work lacks much of the copyright protection, even a florist can enjoy these days. Therefore, the price of the original, is not reflected within the price of the canvas print. Gratefully! The choices of modern art canvas prints is extensive. However, with a little research, it is very easy to find the perfect gift.
By: Angela Dawson-Field
