Emotional Color Chart (Inside Out Inspired)
Drawing on paper • Anonymous student or amateur artist
Style & Movement
Contemporary Folk Art / Naive Art / Psychological Diagramming
Medium & Technique
Colored pencil and graphite/pen on white printer or drawing paper. The technique involves simple circular outlines with wax-based colored pencil hatching and cross-hatching to fill the shapes.
Creation Period
Early 21st Century, specifically circa 2024 (influenced by contemporary animated film sequels)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 8.5 x 11 inches (Standard Letter Format); Landscape orientation
Subject Description
A grid-like arrangement of twelve hand-drawn circles, each filled with a different color corresponding to a labeled human emotion. The labels include 'Joy', 'Sadness', 'Anger', 'Disgust', 'Fear', 'Anxiety', 'Envy', 'Bordom(Ennui)', 'Embarrassment', 'Nostalgia', 'Suprise', and 'Gloom'. This works as a subjective semiotic map of human psychology.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good. The paper exhibits minor handling creases and slight curling at the edges, typical for unprotected paper works.
Estimated Market Value
Minimal financial value ($0 - $20); primarily of sentimental or personal value.
Auction Estimate
$0 - $10
Provenance History
Likely created in an educational or therapeutic setting; private collection of the artist or family.
Art Historical Significance
The piece reflects the impact of modern pop culture (specifically Disney/Pixar's 'Inside Out') on the visual language of emotional literacy. It demonstrates how contemporary audiences use color to categorize and externalize complex internal psychological states.
Notable Features
Includes spelling variations ('Bordom', 'Suprise', 'Nostagia') and the use of 'Ennui' as a synonym for boredom, indicating a specific cultural reference point to the film 'Inside Out 2'.
Condition Issues
Visible curling on the right edge, minor surface smudging near 'Envy', and inconsistent pigment application in darker circles.
Conservation Recommendations
Keep in a dry environment away from direct UV light to prevent fading of the colored pencil pigments. If preservation is desired, place in an acid-free mat and frame under UV-protective glass.