peter sheppard blue catalogue
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I first conceptualized this exhibition as an installation. An entire collection, all in hues
of blue, presented in the straight line around the pristine white space of the Y Gallery,
like jewels on the wall. Returning to my niche of miniature painting, I’ve kept blue in a
scale of 2”x2” but no more than 3”x3” in acrylic on either vellum or canvas, with detailed
landscape compositions. The only reference to the current carnival season is the use
of blue, representative of the jab jab. As a member of The Hilliard Society of Miniature
Painters in the United Kingdom, I have maintained my passion for painting on a small
scale keeping within the realm of what defines Miniatures from Small Paintings.
Looking forward to sharing Blue with you.
— Peter SheppardFebruary 2011
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Blue is the color of the sky and sea. It is often associated with depth and stability. It sym-
bolizes trust, loyalty, wisdom, confidence, intelligence, faith, truth, and heaven. Blue is
considered beneficial to the mind and body. It slows human metabolism and produces
a calming effect. Blue is strongly associated with tranquility and calmness. In heraldry,
blue is used to symbolize piety and sincerity. You can use blue to promote products
and services related to cleanliness (water purification filters, cleaning liquids, vodka), air
and sky (airlines, airports, air conditioners), water and sea (sea voyages, mineral water).
As opposed to emotionally warm colors like red, orange, and yellow; blue is linked to
consciousness and intellect. Use blue to suggest precision when promoting high-tech
products. Blue is a masculine color; according to studies, it is highly accepted among
males. Dark blue is associated with depth, expertise, and stability; it is a preferred color
for corporate America. Dark blue represents knowledge, power, integrity, and serious-
ness.
The meaning of blue [ bloo ]
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Shop-keeper2”x2” - Acrylic
Lady and Dog2”x2” - Acrylic
No Fish?2”x2” - Acrylic
Bamboo2”x2” - Acrylic
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Bucket ah drop2”x2” - Acrylic
Mornin’ Mist2”x2” - Acrylic
On the bridge2”x2” - Acrylic
Noche2”x2” - Acrylic
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Washin’2”x2” - Acrylic
Surf2”x2” - Acrylic
Standing2”x2” - Acrylic
Jhandi2”x2” - Acrylic
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Pullin’2”x2” - Acrylic
Serenade2”x2” - Acrylic
Big Bridge2”x2” - Acrylic
The Vendor2”x2” - Acrylic
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Moon River2”x2” - Acrylic
The Gardener2”x2” - Acrylic
Star light, star bright2”x2” - Acrylic
On the Estate2”x2” - Acrylic
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River2”x2” - Acrylic
Ag gorne to come back2”x2” - Acrylic
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To and Fro2”x2” - Acrylic
De Shop dey dey2”x2” - Acrylic
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© 2012 Y Art and Framing Gallery and Peter Sheppard. All rights reserved.Published by Yasmin Hadeed for Y Art and Framing Gallery, 26 Taylor Street, Woodbrook Trinidad and Tobago • Tel: (868) 628-4165
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