Picking Colors by Picasso

There is a color for every occasion. Whether day or night, every outfit can be spired up with color. But how can you change up you color? Famous artists have been known for their use of color for centuries, the Impressionists were revered for the stories their colors told. Color was a statement for Modern artists. Why not seek inspiration in color combinations from those who were masters of it?

Claude Monet: 

Monet’s impressionist paintings use smooth pastels. This particular one features an analogous colors, meaning the colors are next to each other in the color wheel. It is a smooth, mellow color palette that can be translated around the color week. 

Renoir: 

Renoir also uses pastel colors, this time in a split complementary style. This color scheme adds contrast and can easily be mixed and matched with. This color schemed can be dressed up or dressed down with jewelry and accessories. 

Mondrian:

Mondrian created a name for himself with simple color blocking. His pieces feature rectangles and squares of basic colors, often Primary triadic colors Red, Blue, and Yellow. This mades a good basic outfit, whether you use white and black with a basic color, or use them all. 

Vincent Van Gogh:

This may be one of the most famous pieces of artwork, “Starry Night”, for its expressive movement. The colors blend light to dark.

Pablo Picasso:

Even if you are not feeling color for a day, there is still artwork to inspire. Picasso inspires shape and texture to add a flare to even the simplest color palette. 

Jackson Pollock: 

Jackson Pollock’s pieces are full of texture and movement. “Autumn Rhythm” in particular uses analgous earth tones for a tamer color palette. 

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