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Tag: Expressionism

Technique Tuesdays: Arbitrary Color

June 16, 2015

What is it? Arbitrary color refers to a choice of color in an artwork that has no basis in the realistic appearance of the object depicted (think purple cows, yellow sky, pink sun, etc.). When painting, many artists choose their colors with the intention to portray the realistic appearance of their subject. However, sometimes an … More Technique Tuesdays: Arbitrary Color

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