Angelface Blue and Dark Violet Angelonia - a Flower that Keeps Giving
(Angelonia with Helichrysum, petunia, Johnsen Landscapes) Blue is everyone's "favorite color." It is, hands down, the most popular color worldwide and is the least "gender specific" color, having equal appeal to both men and women. Now Purple is giving blue a run for its money as the second favorite color.... Blue is the favored color for toothbrushes, so that says it all! ( this info is from a great website: Sensation Color ) but can purple be far behind? Scientists have found that the color blue causes the body to produce chemicals that are calming. This may be why we all like to be around blue....stare at this square and see if it calms you. In fact, over the past decade, scientists have reported the successful use of blue light in the treatment of psychological problems such as addictions, eating disorders, impotence, and depression. Moreover, a deep blue/purple such as Indigo or Deep Violet symbolizes mystical wisdom and spiritual insight. It incr
As a painter of gardens and landscapes, I want you to know how much I enjoy your postings! This particular one wouldn't work in a painting....but it is striking as "environmental art!" Thanks for your inspirations!
ReplyDeleteKaren - Thanks so much for your comment! Painters and gardeners seem to go together...which comes first? I am not sure... Please check out my upcoming book, 'Heaven is a Garden' ( available for pre-order on Amazon)..I talk about 'music for the eye' in the garden. I think you would enjoy it. :-)
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