Anywho, I took the test on color and found that my answers compared to the averaged results of others were fairly similar. There was one color/mood that I knew probably would differ from what most think and that was the color you think about when you think of mourning. Typically, most would say the color symbolizing mourning would be Black. I beg to differ, I feel the best color for mourning is Dark Grey. Reason being is because when I think of mourning I think about the day. I compare mourning with weather and think about dark grey cloudy skies. Now, I understand completely that this is not factual. However, it is my way of placing a color to a mood/feeling. Aside from my idea (color choice) of mourning being completely different from the average, I did have some similarities with my color choices and one was the color that you think of when you think about expensive/pricey things. That color for sure is GOLD. This matched up with the results at the end of the survey.
So after taking this survey I went ahead and chose my own two pictures of color that I felt symbolized characteristics or moods. I definitely thought Red was the color for sexiness and I wanted to find a Picture that represented that. The picture below is a sexy silhouette of a women. The color they chose to place in the background was red. Perfect example of red being a symbolized color for Sexy and Seduction.
I also wanted to choose the color I thought symbolized Expensive. I love GOLD. I think it is a gorgeous color that definitely represents expensive and quality things. Just as this beautiful picture shows. I would love to have this in my driveway.
I thought Angelica was a great guest speaker because she provided examples of how color is matched and mixed together. She also showed us how colors and printing can be challenging. I liked the examples she provided showing the matte colors compared to how the contrast of the color brightens when it is glossed.
Michelle
ReplyDeleteHi Gina, It is interesting that you chose dark grey for mourning. I almost chose that as well. We had the same choice for dark grey to represent bad luck. When individuals are grieving I would consider the depressive state associated with dark grey. It is funny that they call it "the blues" instead. I wonder how that came about... Nail polish color is important. I always choose a clear coat or a French manicure because then I do not have to worry about my nails matching my clothes. As I have gotten older I have relaxed a little but I am still a little obsessive about matching colors.
Here's something interesting on why feeling sad is referred to as having "the blues."
ReplyDeleteAccording to the American Heritage Dictionary of Idioms:
The noun blues , meaning "low spirits," was first recorded in 1741 and may come from blue devil , a 17th-century term for a baleful demon, or from the adjective blue meaning "sad," a usage first recorded in Chaucer's Complaint of Mars (c. 1385). The idiom may have been reinforced by the notion that anxiety produces a livid skin color.
Gina, you chose some good images to illustrate your points. I'd like to see that gold ride parked in your driveway, too. If it were mine, it would stay in my driveway because (a) I couldn't afford the insurance; and (b)I'd be afraid to drive it! So, what are your feelings about platinum?
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Dawn