It isn't complex enough. If a blot is attractive, and his friends and relatives see 10 or 12 images, Vandervert declares success. Occasionally his wife, Betty Jean, grabs a nail and gives it a try. On the Web site, Vandervert describes basic principles of interpreting people's responses to inkblots. Animals, for instance, mean a person has a broad range of interests.
Human movement means a person has high energy.
People who focus on white space may lean toward stubbornness. Those who focus on areas of dense texture tend to be worriers. Some people are hesitant to admit they see genitals, says Vandervert, but that's a common response to the center, or midline, of an inkblot. I thought it might be over the top. I'm all for people having a good sense of humor.