Framing with Feng Shui: an ancient Chinese tradition provides a common-sense method for choosing art and designing framing that creates harmony in the home

Art Business News, June, 2002 by Jennifer Wong

While the practice of feng shui involves complex systems of theories, symbolism, esoteric cures and philosophy, the artful practice is essentially one of intuition and common sense. Framers can have fun with their clients in selecting moulding, colors and placement of artwork by following a few of the principles of feng shui. And perhaps most importantly, they can deepen their relationship to the value of their own work and creativity and service to their clientele.

COLOR           ELEMENT   TRAITS

BLACK           water     wisdom, power
                          strength, emptiness

GREEN           wood      new beginnings
                          health, family
                          healing

RED             fire      joy, fame, happiness,
                          life force, reasoning

YELLOW (GOLD)   earth     trust, balance/center,
                          encourages patience,
                          royalty

TAN AND BROWN   earth     sensibility, calmness
                          stability

WHITE (METAL)   metal     clarity, self-esteem,
                          completion

FENG SHUI SOURCES books, web sites, contacts

TO DEEPEN YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF FENG SHUI, THE FOLLOWING IS A BRIEF LIST OF RESOURCES FOR FURTHER EXPLORATION OF FENG SHUI AND ITS APPLICATIONS.

Contacts

Diane Easley, Feng Shui Perspectives, Seattle.
Tel: (206) 718-0900.
E-mail: Seattlefengshui@cs.com.

Melani Lewandowski, Corporate Feng Shui
International, Philadelphia. Tel: (215) 546-0489 /
(646) 734-7988.
www.CorporateFengShuiInternational.biz.

Books

The Western Guide to Feng Shui: Creating Balance, Harmony and Prosperity in your Environment by Kathryn Terah Collins

The Feng Shui House Book: Change Your Home, Transform Your Life by Gina Lazenby Sacred Space: Clearing and Enhancing the Energy of Your Home by Denise Linn

The Modern Book of Feng Shui: Vitality and Harmony for the Home and Office by Stephen Post

Feng Shui: Harmony by Design by Nancy Santo Pietro

Move Your Stuff, Change Your Life: How to Use Feng Shui to Get Love, Money, Respect, and Happiness by Karen Rauch Carter

Interior Design with Feng Shui by Sarah Rossbach

Living Color Master Lin Yun's Guide to Feng Shui and the Art of Color by Sarah Rossbach and Lin Yun

Web Sites

Qi: The Journal of Traditional Eastern Health & Fitness--Feng Shui (www.qi-journal.com/fengshui.asp)

Articles on the Chinese art of feng shui from the pages of Qi Journal. Includes a selection of educational materials

Feng Shui News (www.fengshuinews.com) Traditional feng shui news and information; find a qualified feng shui consultant, class or free lecture

Feng Shui Times (www.fengshuitimes.com) Articles, tutorials, forums and background information, with a resource directory of practitioners, schools and suppliers

About Feng Shui (www.chineseculture.about.com/cs/aboutfengshui) Articles, frequently asked questions and links

Feng Shui Guild (www.fengshuiguild.com) Find a feng shui practitioner nearest you, includes lists by state and city

Feng Shui: Creating Environments for Success and Well-Being (www.9star.net) General information, feng shui tips for home or office, newsletter.