2022-11-04
Cool colours tend to have a calming effect on the mind and body. Studies show that exposure to such colours can help lower blood pressure, relax muscles and slow down breathing. Cool colours optically enlarge an interior, creating an impression of depth and space. How do skillfully fit them into interiors, and what images in cold tones do we offer in Artbidy?
Cool colours are those which make us think of cold, wind, and ice. These colours include blue, from blue to navy blue and some shades of green and purple. Cool shades are not overwhelming and often make small rooms seem more spacious. Matching colours to each other is an interesting issue. One way is to match colours on the opposite side of the colour wheel, the so-called complementary colours. Another is to combine neutral colours (e.g. beige, white, black) with cool colours, in this way we can create elegant interiors. A good idea is to use cool colours in rooms where we work. They will help us concentrate and improve our efficiency. Interestingly, the use of various shades of blue or cool green may not be the best idea in the dining room, as such colours may reduce appetite. However, everything ultimately depends on individual preferences.
A beautiful example of painting in cold tones is a work by Włodzimierz Terlikowski entitled "Flowers in a vase". In the bottom right corner, inscribed into the texture of the paint, you can see the artist's handwritten signature along with the date "Wł. Terlikowski 1921".
Another interesting example is a painting by Roch Urbaniak entitled "Ruins of Eola". The composition may bring to mind fantasy literature. As the artist himself writes: ,"I want each painting to be an exciting adventure for the viewer, a story they can discover and experience in their own way."
The third work we want to draw attention to is a forest landscape. This nocturne is attributed to Kenett Watkins (1847-1933), a New Zealand painter.
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