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DRAW AND COLOR THERAPY
By: Holly Lou E. Mangaoang, RN
The Color Psychology of Yellow
cheery and warm. Yellow is also the most fatiguing to the eye
due to the high amount of light that is reflected. Using yellow as a background on paper or computer monitors can lead to eyestrain or vision loss in extreme cases.
Yellow can also create feelings of frustration and anger.
Yellow can also increase the metabolism. Since yellow is the most visible color, it is
also the most attention-getting color.
Positive Attributes of Cool Colors:
The meaning of color BLUE - strong, important, peaceful, intelligent
The meaning of color GREEN - growth, health, environment, harmony
Positive Attributes of Warm Colors:
The Meaning of the Color Red - love, passion, heat, joy, power
The Meaning of the Color Pink - sweet, nice, romance, playful, delicate
The Meaning of the Color Yellow - happy, joy, cheeful, remembrance
The Meaning of the Color Gold - riches, extravagance, bright, traditional
The Meaning of the Color Orange - energy, warmth change, health
Positive Attributes of Mixed Warm and Cool Colors:
The Meaning of the Color Purple - royal, precious, romantic, sacred
The Meaning of the Color Lavender - grace, elegance, delicate, feminine
The Meaning of the Color Green - growth, health, environment, harmony
The Meaning of the Color Beige - conservative, relaxing
Positive Attributes of Neutral Colors: The Meaning of the Color Black - conservative,
mysterious, sophisticated The Meaning of the Color Gray - formal,
conservative, sophisticated The Meaning of the Color Silver - sleek,
glamorous, rich The Meaning of the Color White - purity,
innocence, softness The Meaning of the Color Ivory - quiet,
pleasant, understated elegance The Meaning of the Color Brown - earthiness,
wholesomeness, simplicity, friendliness
Color Psychology as Therapy
• 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. Red was used to stimulate the body and mind and to increase circulation.
• Yellow was thought to stimulate the nerves and purify the body.
• Orange was used to heal the lungs and to increase energy levels.
• Blue was believed to soothe illnesses and treat pain.
• Indigo shades were thought to alleviate skin problems.
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