The Power of art to change us

Photograph of a delicate Pink Rose as she fades away.

     Art has the power to change the mood or feel of a room.  It has the power to change our mood and perspective when we walk into a room.

     Stop and look around where you are right now.  Do you see any photos on the walls?  No?  Then close your eyes for a moment and imagine a photo of your favorite place or of a delicate rose.  Give it a minute or two and slowly you will start to feel better.  That is the transformative power of art.

     Art on the walls of any room any where can make you stop and think, to reflect on that piece of art and what it depicts and what it means to you.  We become filled with wonder when we stop to view works of art.  Wonder awakens our imagination.  That is powerful.

     The colors in the photo can also impact the mood of a room as well as your own mood or temperament.  You know the colors that you like and that make you happy.  These should be the colors reflected in your home furnishings and artworks.  A photo filled with red can energize the room. Blues will create a feeling of calm.  The warm colors of yellow and orange will bring feelings of happiness and vitality.  You get the point; artwork and colors within the artwork will have an influence on the mood of your room.
  
     Let the rooms in your home and even your space in the office reflect you.  Consider how the photos you choose will impact and even change that mood of that space.  Decorate with that in mind.  How will your rooms make you feel?