Complements
(20" x 30", oil on canvas)

One of the most important colour theories I learned as a young art student is the undeniable chemistry of complementary colours. This painting is a perfect example of how placing the complementary colours of red and green in close proximity to each other makes for a vibrant colour story. The greens make the reds redder, and the reds in turn make the greens brighter – resulting in a fresh, lively painting.

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