Complementary Colours
Complementary colours exhibit the highest possible contrast with each other.
In practice, complementary colours are those that exhibit the highest level of contrast with each other. For painters, the fundamental complementary pairs are red/green, yellow/violet, and blue/orange, while each intermediate colour also possesses its unique complement. The colour wheel organises all visible spectrum colours in such a way that complementary pairs are directly opposite each other.
In painting, artists leverage complementary colours for their striking contrasts and the way they mutually enhance each other when placed side by side. This is employed for creating vibrant draperies or for adding a hint of the complementary colour to shadows adjacent to highlights. This technique mimics the way the human eye responds to colour and was frequently used by Impressionist and Post-Impressionist artists.
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We collaborate with artists to create both limited editions and works on paper.
A limited edition is a set number of similar or identical artworks. The size of the edition denotes the total number of artworks that will ever be made, underscoring their value.
Framing options vary for each piece and are listed on the individual artwork pages. Our standard glazing offer is a minimum 90% UV acrylic plexiglass, or you can upgrade to an anti reflective Optium museum plexiglass.
Yes, 100%. We work directly with our artists to create editions that accurately represent their body of work. Additionally, every artist personally reviews and approves their final editions.
Every artwork is signed or stamped, and individually numbered. You will also receive a stamped and numbered certificate of authenticity.
No—the copyright is not transferred to the purchaser of the edition.
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