The color yellow is perhaps the lightest, airiest color in the spectrum of primary colors. Associated with the light of day, as well as the strongest and most positive of energies, yellow is an extremely powerful color. This color has a very strong place on the color wheel and is complimentary to colors such as purple and violet. Not much is known about the origins of the name “yellow,” but it is certain that the word itself comes from Old English.
In Western culture the word, if not always the color, yellow, is associated with many practices and notions. Yellow is sometimes equated with cowardice, and also occasionally with sickness (think jaundice). The color is also associated with the aging of items, used in the context of “yellowed” paper, etc. These associations, however, are uncommon when the hue is used in art. When incorporated into canvas paintings, yellow is often purely a source of buoyancy and energy. The undeniable power of this color is evocative of summer, warmth, and positive feelings and imagery. Yellow canvas paintings that emphasize the color are likely to bring positive energies into your home, and will improve the mood of anyone who might enter them.
In nature and the world at large, we see shades of yellow in stars, in birds, flowers, the brilliant hearts of eggs, in insects, in fish, in trees and in plants such as rapeseed and goldenrod. Yellow is one of the most prevalent colors in the natural world. Scientists hypothesize that so many natural objects are yellow for the purely biological purposes of attracting prey, insects (for pollination), or mates. As for the stars, their temperatures create a color shift that produces a yellowish tone when viewed from earth, but sharing a hue with the stars certainly gives yellow a magical appeal.
In many decorating belief systems, yellow is said to “wake up the room like the rising sun.” In feng shui it is said to creating a cozy, welcoming feeling. Due to its association with the magnificence of the natural world and feelings of brevity and warmth, this color is ideal for incorporating into children's rooms, the kitchen, or the living room of your home. It is also said to make a positive impact on areas of the home addressing health and personal wellness. There are a plethora of yellow paintings of all styles that incorporate this magnificent color, so finding a way to improve your surroundings with the power of yellow will not be hard!
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