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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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