What does the color blue symbolize in art?

Which people prefer this color?

The blue color is chosen by a special group of people. Scientists found that three features define such people:

1. People who a very confident, finding the right solutions to any problem;
2. Perfectionists. They always like to keep everything in order;
3. People with an analytic mind. They are businessmen, psychologists, marketers, and others.

This color means discipline, calmness, sometimes isolation. People who choose light blue or navy paintings are balanced, love the peace of mind, have a high performance, and they are self-critical. They love being a leader and solving important issues. It is always easy for them to make the right decisions in difficult situations. They also set high goals for themselves and be sure to achieve their goal. 

Which advantages and disadvantages of using blue color?

Like any color, blue has its effects on people and their character. There are some nuances, which you should know when choosing decor in blue shades. 

Advantages:

1. Creates a feeling of calmness and makes people relax. It may be an excellent idea to put blue painting or other decor in the bedroom;
2. Improves people's performance and concentration. Therefore, it is necessary to make a design in blue shades in the office or other workplaces;
3. Makes people more tolerant and judicious. If you are in a difficult situation and can’t think, you should go into a room with blue walls. Such shades help to organize all thoughts and find the right solution.
4. They remind us of nature and it can calm people down. For example, the sounds of the sea or clear light sky symbolize peace and sedation.

Disadvantages:

1. A person can get tired quickly when looking at blue shades;
2. Irritability may increase, especially when looking at bright colors. As mentioned above, people start to feel dangerous.

How to use blue paintings in the modern interior?

Nowadays, designers use different colors in furnishing the house and blue is no exception. It is necessary to know with which color you should combine it to create a beautiful design. There are different ways to understand it. For example, you can pay attention to the Itten’s wheel. It shows us that the best shade that combines with blue is yellow and orange. You also can choose the adjacent colors. For example, shades of light blue and light purple, which are combined in the interior, look very stylish. It may be the sofa in blue, while the pillows, blanket, and the painting above the sofa are purple. It is also a great idea to use blue paintings in offices, restaurants, and cafes. Blue can improve people’s workability, which is a very important thing for work, and make people relax when eating. It creates a pleasant atmosphere. By the way, shades of blue shouldn’t be very bright because they scare people and make them in a bad mood. The most popular paintings in blue are the landscape of the sea, mountains, or clear sea. It is also possible to choose colorful paintings in which blue has secondary importance. For instance, a beautiful view of sunset can make people smile because of its color palette.

Where can you get blue paintings

Trend Gallery has collected the best ideas for navy paintings, which decorate your house perfectly, especially for upcoming holidays.

If you’re American or European, blue might be your favorite color (it wins the polls as most popular), but did you know that it has a long and fascinating history? From barbarians, to royals, to workers, blue garments have been worn for thousands of years. But when used as a pigment for painting, blue has an altogether different story as the rarest and most precious shade of all. Some artists even went into debt in order to use the color! Scroll down to read about these painter’s blues…