How To Interpret The Colors Of A Child’s Drawings?

The connection between colors and emotions has been studied for a long time by various branches of psychology. People use certain colors according to their own preferences, and colors are also related to their emotions. Can you interpret the colors of a child’s drawings yourself? In this article, we provide a few tips on the subject that will help you understand your child’s behavior and world of thought.

The notions of traditional art history about the meanings of colors for different cultures should now be set aside. Today, we focus on how different colors can reveal things about a person’s behavior and the ways in which they act. From the shapes used, the intensity of the drawings and the story behind the drawing, one can deduce a bit from the child’s world of thought. The choice of color also speaks clearly and strongly about the child’s emotional state.

How to interpret the colors of a child’s drawings?

While a child’s crayon pack has a lot of common colors, kids like to combine colors with each other. In this sense, it can be said, for example, that a child who combines light colors is calm and connected to his emotions. 

On the other hand, a child who combines intense colors is often active and energetic, feeling emotions, such as aggression, strong.

Blue

The color blue is combined with calmness, well-being and relaxation. It is usually a favorite color of calm and sensitive children. Blue often arouses creativity and sensitivity in children.

According to experts, a child who uses a lot of blue develops self-control from an early age. Some children who use a lot of blue suffer from a condition called enuresis, or watering disorder in which a child wets their bed.

Red

The color red attracts children due to its intensity. The use of the color red can be interpreted in two ways:

• If a child uses red often, it may reflect the child’s threatening emotions, such as repressed anger.
• If a child uses red moderately, it can signal a child’s vitality and energy.

Black

Contrary to popular belief, black does not always express negativity or depressive feelings. It actually portrays a child who has good self-confidence and is confident.

When a child uses black, the intensity of the drawings should also be considered. If the drawings are very dark and intense, black tongues can also have other meanings.

Brown

This color reflects responsibility. By using this color a lot, the child communicates that he is Conscientious and considerate. If a child wears brown a lot, it may mean that daily activities can put a strain on him.

Yellow

Yellow is synonymous with energy, dynamism, joy and sociality. A child who uses a lot of yellow is happy. All of these virtues are associated with childhood. However, the heavy use of yellow can also indicate problems of authority.

Green

If a child uses a lot of green, it can tell about the child’s laziness as well as some of the shyness and disillusionment. The universal meanings of green are e.g. hope, peace and a sense of harmony.

Violet

Using the color purple signals a child’s melancholy, dissatisfaction, and restlessness. If purple is used with yellow, it may mean that the child is confused by the pressure they are experiencing.

Finally, it is worth emphasizing that analyzes and interpretations of the colors used by a child and their combinations are not always completely accurate. 

If you want, a psychoanalyst can interpret your child’s drawings for a more accurate and holistic analysis.