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Often I get comments on the color of my signature.  Ever since I started painting in watercolor, I've been using the same color to sign my painting that is fresh off the easel: turquoise.  Why did I choose this color?  It's my favorite, of course, but then again there are a few other colors that I've equally liked such as lavender and a few other shades of blue.  To tell the truth, the decision was more intuitive than a well-thought-out one, but even on a unconscious level, I knew this color would most effectively reflect who I am.

So what does the color turquoise represent?

I am not an expert on the meanings of colors so I had to look it up on the internet, and here's what I found (source: color psychology): Turquoise represents open communication from and between the heart and the spoken word.  Being the mid color between the extremes of red and violet, turquoise is the color of balance, for the emotions, thoughts and speech.  Turquoise is calming yet invigorating, restoring depleted energies.  Turquoise has the ability to tune into its own needs and find the way to success.

I was not aware of all the hidden meanings of this color but I can say they are not really far-off.  I would also like to add that I thought the color spoke of my quiet determination to work through and ovecome all the obstacles that lie on the journey ahead.

Today's painting: Nike or the Winged Victory of Samothrace was discovered on the island of Samothrace, surrounded by turquoise blue waters of the Aegean Sea.

Winged Victory

Media: Original watercolor on paper
Image Size: 11.5 x 8.25 inches (29 x 21 cm)

Frame/Mat: No

Purchase: Sold

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