What do the colors mean in a child’s drawing

First of all, let’s make a reservation: do not rush to panic, seeing gloomy tones in the picture, noting the systematic absence of this or that family member in the pictures.

“I’m just too lazy to draw it,” explained four-year-old Timofey why there is no place for his grandmother in his drawings. And the mother’s heart was already sinking in sadness: is it possible that grandmother and grandson have a conflict?

The child’s favorite color appears already at the age of three. And his color preferences are most vividly manifested in senior preschool and primary school age. The fact is that when a child draws, the rational fades into the background, prohibitions and restrictions recede. And the baby depicts what his soul asks for. And that’s what she asks, attentive parents will be prompted by the colors of the picture. And now we will show you how to decipher them.

First of all – markers. Well, or pencils, paints, crayons or some other means with which your child draws. Pay attention to them – maybe he just ran out of green, so the grass and trees are now red. The set must be complete. Freedom of creativity, after all.

The second nuance – do not try to decipher every color that appears on paper. Consider only the prevailing one. Moreover, it is predominant not only in today’s figure, but in general – for the last week, month.

Third, pay attention to what the child is drawing. Some drawing themes, such as forest or sea, set the color by themselves. Green grass is not a reason for a diagnosis. But if the baby persistently paints the sky, the sea, the grass, and the people purple, you can pay attention to this. But don’t forget the first point. By the way, psychologists use mainly three topics for analysis: a person, a family, a fictional animal.

If the child draws his family, then pay attention to the color of the individual figures. Black dad, green grandmother – this can be an artistic expression of a child’s relationship to a person. The key is maybe. Do not rush to arrange a showdown out of the blue.

Well, the color that the child painted himself will tell how the baby perceives himself, how he feels.

Pay attention to how many colors the baby is using. Children 4-7 years old with a normal level of emotional development use 5-6 colors. If the child draws with only one or two pencils, then this may indicate a negative emotional state.

It is not very good if the child only prefers a simple pencil. Psychologists believe that this means a lack of bright events and positive emotions in a child’s life.

Red

The color of life and energy. But many psychologists consider this color to be aggressive. Children, who often paint in red, are quite open to society, they are very active, energetic, emotional. Often, lovers of red are characterized by selfishness and leadership inclinations – the latter can be grasped and developed. If a normally modest child has started to choose red, it may mean that he is tense and close to becoming aggressive. Just give your baby a break.

Orange

Means the desire for vivid impressions, curiosity and interest in life. He is chosen by open, sociable, cheerful, spontaneous children who often change their minds and hobbies. Often they are quick-tempered and whiny, play pranks and indulge – not because they are ill-mannered, but simply they are. They certainly need to find an activity that will give their energy a release, active sports would be ideal.

Pink

Fans of pink require increased attention, a sense of security is vital for them. Very often shy children love pink. So if your child is “rosy,” you should know that the support of family and friends is very important to him, they are dependent on the opinions of others. Praise him, cheer him up, hug him and say how much you love him so that the little one understands how much he means to you. However, this will not hurt anyone.

Yellow

This color is preferred by dreamer children. They have a well-developed imagination, leadership qualities, but at the same time, they can turn out to be irresponsible. Psychologists believe that if a child chooses yellow, he feels comfortable in his environment. So, everything is fine, and you can start developing their daydreaming: a romantic baby was created for a creative profession. For example, an architect, cartoonist, designer, or researcher.

Green

Congratulations: your child has high intelligence and developed imagination. But not only. Green color in children’s drawings also usually means that the baby feels lonely, he does not have enough attention from his parents. If the situation does not change, the child will grow up closed, secretive, afraid of any changes, apathetic. So spend time with your child more often, even if you think that you are paying so much attention to your baby.

Blue

Those who see the world in heavenly tones are friendly, benevolent, make new acquaintances easily, but at the same time are quite serious compared to other children. Such kids are prone to thoughtfulness and are very attentive to the details of the events taking place around him. Therefore, do not throw words to the wind next to him: he hears everything, thinks it over and draws conclusions. After all, a small analyst is growing next to you. And who knows, maybe a great scientist.

Blue

The color of balanced and slightly phlegmatic children. Such children prefer calm and quiet games. But even fidgety children sometimes begin to paint only in blue. This may mean that the child is tired of noisy games and just wants to stay calm and quiet. Give him such an opportunity, because each of us sometimes needs to be alone with ourselves. The lack of personal space is a terrible thing.

Gray

This color is painted by quiet and closed children. They constantly need adult support. A “gray” situation occurs when a child is fenced off or he fenced off himself from other children. Give your child more attention so that their gray drawings are colored with all the colors of the rainbow. Otherwise, there is a chance that you will grow up a “man in a case”, which simply cannot be pulled out of the eternal depression.

Brown

Children who prefer brown in their drawings live in their own world and often do not want to let anyone in there. There are many reasons for “brown” discomfort: poor health, family troubles, participation in dramatic events. Try to look from the outside at the child’s position in the family: maybe he hears your quarrels? Or are you pouring out negativity on those around you, having come from a hateful job?

Black

Perhaps the biggest concern for parents is the appearance of black in children’s drawings. And for good reason, because it means depression, hostility, protest and a sense of hopelessness. If black color has become predominant in your kid’s drawings and he has been drawing like this for quite a long time, then you should contact a psychologist. The specialist will better determine whether it is worth sounding the alarm, or nothing terrible happens to your child, he is just a fan of the graphic genre in art.

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And remember: analyzing a drawing is not as easy as it seems. You need to interpret not one picture, but a whole series. It is even better for the child to explain himself why he sees the world in this way and not otherwise. And it happens that they start looking for a problem where it does not exist and did not exist. Therefore, if you have any suspicions, contact a professional child psychologist. He will help you figure everything out.

Do not rush to draw conclusions after seeing several drawings of the child. Sometimes a preference in choosing a color does not mean any psychological deviations at all. However, it is worth considering if the kid paints everything exclusively in black, when there is a whole palette of colors in front of him. Perhaps he lacks vivid emotions in life or the attention of his parents.

The most important thing is to hear your child. Then you can surely understand his motives in choosing a color for your artistic masterpieces. Normally, for a child from 4 years old, 5-6 colors can be used to create paintings. If something goes wrong with you, do not rush to sound the alarm, listen to the baby, try to find out what he thinks and feels.