In this Journal you will learn about the effect of colors and psychology..The more you learn about colors the more you can develop your artwork to reflect your mood, purpose and aim of each art work..I leave you with this beautiful article written by Kendra Van Wagner. ( you can read about her here [link])
Several ancient cultures, including the Egyptians and Chinese, practiced chromotherapy, or using colors to heal. Chromotherapy is sometimes referred to as light therapy or colourology and is still used today as a holistic or alternative treatment.
Most psychologists view color therapy with skepticism and point out that the supposed effects of color have been exaggerated. Colors also have have different meanings in different cultures. Research has demonstrated in many cases that the mood-altering effects of color may only be temporary. A blue room may initially cause feelings of calm, but the effect will be dissipate after a short period of time.

The Color Psychology of Black
• Black absorbs all light in the color spectrum.
• Black is often used as a symbol of menace or evil, but it is also popular as an indicator of power. It is used to represent treacherous characters such as Dracula and is often associated with witchcraft.
• Black is associated with death and mourning in many cultures. It is also associated with unhappiness, sexuality, formality, and sophistication.
• In ancient Egypt, black represented life and rebirth.
• Black is often used in fashion because of its slimming quality.
• Consider how black is used in language: Black Death, blackout, black cat, black list, black market, black tie, black belt.
The Color Psychology of White
• White represents purity or innocence.
• White is bright and can create a sense of space or add highlights.
• White is also described as cold, bland, and sterile. Rooms painted completely white can seem spacious, but empty and unfriendly. Hospitals and hospital workers use white to create a sense of sterility.
Red
• Red is a bright, warm color that evokes strong emotions.
• Red is associated with love, warmth, and comfort.
• Red is also considered an intense, or even angry, color that creates feelings of excitement or intensity.
• Consider how red is used in language: redneck, red-hot, red-handed, paint the town red, seeing red
The Color Psychology of Blue
• Blue is described as a favorite color by many people and is the color most preferred by men. Women tend to buy blue clothing for men because they believe men prefer it.
• Blue calls to mind feelings of calmness or serenity. It is often described as peaceful, tranquil, secure, and orderly.
• Blue can also create feelings of sadness or aloofness.
• Blue is often used to decorate offices because research has shown that people are more productive in blue rooms.
• Blue is one of the most popular colors, but it is one of the least appetizing. Some weight loss plans even recommend eating your food off of a blue plate. Blue rarely occurs naturally in food aside from blueberries and some plums.
• Also, humans are geared to avoid foods that are poisonous and blue coloring in food is often a sign of spoilage or poison.
• Blue can also lower the pulse rate and body temperature.
• Consider how blue is used in language: blue moon, blue Monday, blue blood, the blues, and blue ribbon.
Next Journal will talk about the following colors:

Green, Yellow & Purple


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** Common Symptoms of Depression[link]

** Possible Contributing Factors to Depression[link]

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