Pretty can be Powerful

Happy Sunday to everyone from Jean

I wanted to share some images with you that represent red and beautiful, pretty and powerful too! Feel free to copy them for your files. Also, see our collages which have many gorgeous red images and backgrounds. Feed your inspiration with RED!

Red can be lovely or may hit you between the eyes!

Red variations include colors such as scarlet and crimson. The connotations of each variation may vary. Darker colors, like maroon or burgundy, represent an action that is more restrained and sophisticated. Brighter shades, like scarlet, imply more energy and less dominance.

Red is the color of fire and blood, it is associated with energy, war, danger, strength, power, determination as well as passion, desire, and love. Red is an emotionally intense color. It enhances human metabolism, increases respiration rate, and raises blood pressure.

In China, the red color of the packet symbolizes good luck. Red is strictly forbidden at funerals as it is a traditionally symbolic color of happiness.

BORIS GRIGORIEV, ENTREZ!, 1913

A footnote about classes I am teaching at Joann's. Included are Cricut machines, open creative time and special projects. I am teaching currently at the Ray Road store in Ahwatukee, AZ. You can contact me (Artsociates@gmail.com) or the store (480-893-1707) for more information. There will be an open house for class instructors on February 17, come and meet us for some ideas and support.

Enjoy your day with the gusto of RED. Jean Moore

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