It is undeniable that color affects our behaviors, moods, and thoughts. It has the ability to bring healing energy, soothe our frazzled nerves, motivate and empower us. Color (or hue) may be the first creative element an artist chooses and often the most distinctive quality we may notice about their art.
We organized nine online exhibitions of artist members works of art devoted to different colors. In each one you’ll discover a diverse spectrum of art in various styles and mediums that express how the artists chose to highlight that specific color. You’ll also find several fascinating facts about the colors.
Artists share their thoughts and feelings that illuminate the importance of color as observed in all aspects of life in nature and human nature and the healing properties.
Shown here is some artwork from the exhibitions. Use the links to view the entire exhibitions.
View “Art With The Magical Color Blue”
In this presentation, we share “Blue” artwork by famous artists from the past as well as several contemporary artist members of The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS online art gallery We also offer some new and well-known facts about the benefits of the color blue and famous quotes.
View “The Power of Yellow”
Yellow is the brightest color of the visible spectrum, and it is the most noticeable of all colors by the human eye. It has been said yellow is a good color to strengthen the nerves, stimulate communication and collaboration, clear the mind, and encourage laughter, fun and joy. Last, but not least, it is the color we associate with the sun.
View “The Healing Color of Purple”
Did you know that purple has many beneficial healing qualities? In fact, Leonardo da Vinci preferred to meditate in a lavender or purple-colored light.
View “Many Shades of Green”
The color green generally signifies growth, harmony, health, life, spring, wealth, and many other positive qualities. Color experts agree this color provides hope more than any other colors. In this online exhibition you’ll also see some artwork created by artists from art history, such as Georgia O’Keeffe and Vincent van Gogh.
View “Members Celebrate the Color Orange”
Orange is the color of joy and creativity. Orange promotes a sense of general wellness and emotional energy that should be shared. Sunsets have always provided me with this atmospheric emotion.
Red Poppies and Daisies by Vincent van Gogh, created in 1890; Auvers-sur-oise, France. Post-Impressionism. Flower painting, oil on canvas, 50 x 65 cm. Location: Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo, NY, US. Photo: Public Domain
View “A Healing Touch of Red”
Red is one of the first colors used by artists — dating back to prehistory. It has been recorded that the cave paintings in Altamira, Spain, as early as 15000 BC, are early examples of paintings with red ochre. You’ll learn more facts about the color as you view beautiful works of art by some of our members.
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