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There is fortunately a revival of classical painting and drawing techniques. However, color has become a stepchild, it is simply added to form. Color harmonies are little understood and utilized today, many paintings are monochromatic . That is why, under the new influence of the beautiful and colorful Asian prints, clothing, fans etc. the Impressionists broke loose from form in the 19th century. In Asian art, since form was not paramount or important, color became very sophisticated. Degas, Manet, Monet, Whistler, Frieseke, Klimt to name a few came under it's spell.
If your painting has an all over color theme, everything will be harmonious. Study Japanese and Chinese art for color ideas, the Europeans of the 19th century did. Degas did some wonderful bathtub scenes that were radiant.
The internet is a great source for research on color studies. Work up small paintings to reflect the various color harmonies referenced on the color wheel.
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