Colors, art and emotions
Color of the mind Hues, tints, tones and shades in visual art. THE PAINTING Most people are perplexed when they view this painting and question, "What is this?" However, after a few seconds of observation, "Maybe it's water... a lake.... Aha! Now I see a cloudy sky with sun —- possibly a lake shore with a boat ramp.".. This frequently occurs with my paintings. Viewers begin to map out familiar patterns on the artwork in a matter of seconds. One can see the joy of solving a riddle in their eyes! Because the majority of the area is drab gray, the emerald patch attracts attention and is mapped as a lake. The horizontal edge lends credence to the water concept. Above the lake is the sky, which frequently contains clouds and the sun. Soon, faraway structures on the right horizon may be seen. The close shoreline is now seen —- makes perfect sense! THE EYE/ RETINA RODS capable of sensing the entire light spectrum (white). CONE cell...