We all love painting. Painting includes all sort of creative impression. Peoples interest for an art or painting can be as old as the history of mankind. Discovery of cave art shows clearly that the love for art has passed from generation to generations. The real purpose of painting has been to communicate a message. During ancient time, art has been used to express ideas that were not acceptable in society. Many messages are conveyed through colors, symbols, artwork, and also by way of quotes in painting. Many people do not realize how much of a role art plays in our life to bring positive energy.
Symbol, arts or paintings impact our subconscious mind which controls more than 90% of our behaviors and decisions. There are a number of arts, symbols or paintings exits in your home or workplace which brings inspiration, coolness, creativity, and also comfort in your life. A painting around us influences on daily basis, whether you realize or not.
* Blessing BuddhaBuddhism originated in India and spread to China during the Han Dynasty beginning in the first century AD. Each of the fingers, starting with the thumb, is identified with one of the five elements of Vastu Shastra, namely water, space, fire, wind, and the earth. The main features of this pose signify courage and offer protection from fear and anger. His serene posture with hand raised in the blessing mudra depicts a sacred gesture meaning no fear. His other hand rests peacefully in his lap in the Dhyana mudra, a sign of inner balance and tranquility. Mudra posture brings deity to be closer of the worshiper. Place buddha in a blessing manner near the front entrance or in your prayer room. Even study room, meditation zone, and library room are also a good place to display this painting or idol.
* HorsesA horse symbolizes perseverance, achievement, loyalty, victory, power, freedom, speed, and also a success-all great attributes to hasten your goal to climb up the corporate ladder or get your business roaring. At work, you are constantly faced with the performance issue, display horses near your working desk. This results in the rapid growth and fast harvesting of creative ideas. Horses running forward means that you can do business without any difficulty. When displayed in the home or office, it brings a triumph, victory, strength, and success. Colors, number of horses and a direction is very important when horse painting is used for home decor or Vastu Shastra (even feng shui) corrections. A large wall canvas painting of brown and dark colored horses are more impressive, positive, attractive and, also energetic according to the Vastu Shastra.
* Popular PhoenixA phoenix is found nearly in all culture and civilizations. In India, it is known as Garuda, In China as a Feng Huang, In Japan as Ho-oo and Benu in Egypt.
To achieve a fame means desire to be valued or seen. For some, it means a high-status lifestyle. A Phoenix (most popular symbol of Feng Shui birds) is a popular symbol of fame & reputation. It is brings new opportunities in life. It is an indicator of how you sparkle your light out into the world. Place it on the south wall of home or office to energize your luck of fame and reputation for yourself or business. Phoenix is an excellent painting for actors, politicians, musicians, dancers & all types of professionals. Most important, the feng shui phoenix is also believed to bring an incredible turn around good fortune to those who have previously suffered from bad luck.
* Water imagesPainting of water in the house or business location keeps the energy flowing and prevents it from being “stuck”. Its real function speaks of movement and the flow of life. It invites everyone to proceed & curve and not to stay rigid or to struggle. According to Vastu Shastra, water represents knowledge in the North-east direction. It can assist with the free flow of money. Hang beautiful waterfall painting or a river picture in the home or office. It has the power to create more blissful vibrations in your space. Avoid placing a fountain near the front entrance flowing outward. It will cause a loss of money and wealth. Also, avoid water element painting in the bed room.
* An ArtUsing an art or paintings in your own bed room design attracts loving energy. A beautiful painting of couple in smiling or dancing mode will improve the harmony between the couple. Select artwork or paintings that reflects the theme of marital bliss. The use of objects or artwork displayed in pairs is the ultimate symbol of marriage.Picture or object in pair symbolizes the union between a man and woman.