The fact that we can all see colour is amazing enough. But to understand how we categorize certain hues with emotion is a much more interesting topic. Colour just has a "tendency" to stir up certain feelings when used effectively, and subconsciously enhances the impact that certain subject matter can have upon us. It can COMPLETELY change our perception of something with ease; whether a dramatic piece like "The Old Guitarist" by Picasso incorporating deep blues that express nothing more than sadness and despair, or a powerful uplifting piece entitled "Transcending Radiance" by Niki Gulley that communicates the warmth and energy resonating from the pond water.
I love Picasso's "Old Guitarist" and it has strongly influenced the stuff I create as now I am always tempted to burrow from the unique, cold and hungry color scheme I saw in this picture. For my art ISU in high school, where we had to create an issue relevant sculpture, I actually modified an abandoned cabinet to fit that color scheme. I even drew ribs on the side of it to evoke a sort of homelessness or poverty.
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