Abstract Art/Using colour

Anger
Explanation~In this abstract artwork I used my idea of anger as an emotion that builds up, I used a shape that started small and got bigger and more chaotic. I used black in the centre to suggest the start of the emotion and also because "black is the colour of authority and power" and can also imply submission which can cause anger. I also used red because its "the most emotionally intense colour, red stimulates a faster heartbeat and breathing" also associated with anger.

Along with using a shape that starts of small and gets bigger, I used blocks of colour at the side to depict a spilling out but also controlled feeling for the viewer. I added elements of brown, as "brown can be sad and wistful" and splashes of orange to connect all the colours. I used the website www.infoplease.com as a resource for my colour theory.

Calm

Explanation~In this abstract piece I used what I relate to the feeling of calm most with, being the ocean. I tried to use the shape of a wave to convey the emotion of relaxation.  I used the background colour of white as 'white reflects light and is considered a summer colour' and summer is also associated with the feeling. I used different shades of blue within the wave because ' peaceful, tranquil blue causes the body to produce calming chemicals, so it is often used in bedrooms'. I used simplicity in this design because the emotion of calm is not complex.I used the website http://www.infoplease.com/spot/colors1.html for my colour theory.

Excitement

Explanation~In this abstract artwork I used many different colours within bubbles to convey my idea of excitement, as excitement can make you feel many different emotions. I started with smaller bubbles that got bigger and start to connect together with the progression of the emotion. I mainly used the colour pink as "this colour can be used to lessen irritation and aggression as it is connected with feelings of love". I also used yellow because "similarly to orange,  yellow is a happy and uplifting colour". 

I used the website http://library.thinkquest.org/27066/psychology/nlcolorpsych.html for my colour theory.