Comment voyez-vous cet arbre? Il est bien vert? Mettez donc du vert, le plus beau vert de votre palette; - et cette ombre, plutot bleue? Ne craignez pas la peindre aussi bleue que possible.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Gauguin encourages using bold, expressive colors rather than strict realism in painting.
- In plain terms
- Use the brightest green and bluest shadow you can find, don't worry about realism.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize expressive color over strict realism in your artwork.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does color influence your mood?
- When have you broken realism for effect?
Another view
Some audiences may prefer accurate representation over expressive color.
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