Blue

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Yesterday Silke shared her most recent painting and I was intrigued and calmed by her use of the color blue. It felt spiritual. Blue is a color I do not normally use or choose, but I find I am becoming more fond of it. Here's a little scientific history about blue's influences and effects:
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The cool, calming effect of blue makes time pass more quickly and it can help you sleep. Blue is a good color for bedrooms. However, too much blue could dampen spirits.
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In many cultures blue is significant in religious beliefs, it is thought to bring peace, and it is believed to keep the bad spirits away.
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Blue conveys importance and confidence without being somber or sinister, hence the blue power suit of the corporate world and the blue uniforms of police officers. Long considered a corporate color, blue, especially darker blue, is associated with intelligence, stability, unity, and conservatism.
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In Iran, blue is the color of mourning while in the West blue often represents love.
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People describe how the color blue makes them feel:
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A deep royal blue or azure conveys richness and perhaps even a touch of superiority. Navy blue is almost black and is a bit warmer than lighter blues. Combine a light and dark blue to convey trust and truthfulness — banker's colors. Although blue is a year-round color, pastel blues, especially along with pinks and pale yellows suggest Springtime while deep blue is a colder weather color. Create a conservative but sophisticated look with subtle contrast by combining light and dark shades of blue.
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Mix the color of blue with green for a natural, watery palette. Add gray for understated elegance.Sky blue and robin's egg blue, especially when combined with neutral light brown, tans, or beige are environmentally friendly color combinations. Throw in a dash of blue to cool down a hot red or orange scheme. Grab attention with the contrast of blue and yellow.
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Dark blue with white is fresh, crisp, and nautical. Red, white, and blue is a patriotic color trio for many countries, including the United States. Use dark blue with metallic silver accents for an elegantly rich appearance.
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I wonder if my talented artist friends agree with this analysis?
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Here is my own version of Blue, an impulsive poem that is a repeat here on my blog, inspired by the color of words.

Blue

No can do
Not tried
Not true
Attested to
Hullabaloo
Can’t outdo
Cordon bleu
Here anew
Straight into
Making do
Just outgrew
Take a few
Put me through
Still taboo
In full view
Kangaroo
Bottle screw
Misconstrue
Book review
Elmer’s glue
The whole slew
Doggy do
Baby shoe
Screw you
Why and who
Break a few
Home brew
Bally hoo
Who knew?
Stomach flu
Kung fu
Wandering Jew
Animal glue
Pacific yew
You have to.
Whew.

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Love

kj