DRAW AND COLOR THERAPY

By: Holly Lou E. Mangaoang, RN

The Color Psychology of Yellow

cheery and warm. Yellow is also the most fatiguing to the eye due to the high amount of light that is reflected. Using yellow as a background on paper or computer monitors can lead to eyestrain or vision loss in extreme cases. Yellow can also create feelings of frustration and anger. Yellow can also increase the metabolism. Since yellow is the most visible color, it is also the most attention-getting color.

Positive Attributes of Cool Colors:

The meaning of color BLUE - strong, important, peaceful, intelligent

The meaning of color GREEN - growth, health, environment, harmony

Positive Attributes of Warm Colors:

The Meaning of the Color Red - love, passion, heat, joy, power The Meaning of the Color Pink - sweet, nice, romance, playful, delicate The Meaning of the Color Yellow - happy, joy, cheeful, remembrance The Meaning of the Color Gold - riches, extravagance, bright, traditional The Meaning of the Color Orange - energy, warmth change, health

Positive Attributes of Mixed Warm and Cool Colors:

The Meaning of the Color Purple - royal, precious, romantic, sacred The Meaning of the Color Lavender - grace, elegance, delicate, feminine The Meaning of the Color Green - growth, health, environment, harmony The Meaning of the Color Beige - conservative, relaxing

Positive Attributes of Neutral Colors:

The Meaning of the Color Black - conservative, mysterious, sophisticated The Meaning of the Color Gray - formal, conservative, sophisticated The Meaning of the Color Silver - sleek, glamorous, rich The Meaning of the Color White - purity, innocence, softness The Meaning of the Color Ivory - quiet, pleasant, understated elegance The Meaning of the Color Brown - earthiness, wholesomeness, simplicity, friendliness

Color Psychology as Therapy

Several ancient cultures, including the Egyptians and Chinese, practiced chromotherapy, or using colors to heal. Chromotherapy is sometimes referred to as light therapy or colourology and is still used today as a holistic or alternative treatment.

Red was used to stimulate the body and mind and to increase circulation. Yellow was thought to stimulate the nerves and purify the body. Orange was used to heal the lungs and to increase energy levels. Blue was believed to soothe illnesses and treat pain. Indigo shades were thought to alleviate skin problems.

DRAW THERAPY

Figure 1: Bridgets Initial Image

Figure 2: My Beautiful Dress

Figure 3: Suicidal Princess

Figure 4: Princess in a Tornado

FIGURE 5: Neighborhood cat

Drawing Interpretation

The Walking Wounded