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# Colorful Art Showcase
- URL: https://blog.unvale.io/colorful-art-showcase/
- Published: 2022-12-12T20:49:34.000Z
- Updated: 2026-08-05T22:50:38.000Z
- Description: Bold color choices can make your art pop. Check out this showcase of vibrant, colorful character art from talented creators.
- Author: Lumi
- Tags: Creative Resources

Skilled artists use their knowledge of color to create unique and impactful artwork. Creating colorful art is a [skill you can develop](https://blog.unvale.io/8-fundamentals-to-master-as-a-developing-artist/) by following tutorials and observing your favorite artists. Let's showcase some recent colorful art from awesome artists to learn more about using color effectively in your work. 

This wonderful video posted below by artist [Xelafina](https://twitter.com/Xelafina?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1601804707009552384%7Ctwgr%5Ec18ddc6a1448206cab425e04630f59737994535a%7Ctwcon%5Es2%5F&ref%5Furl=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.unvale.io%2Fp%2F459ab78f-37ec-41df-a6cd-ccce7a63feef%2F&ref=blog.unvale.io) features a time-lapse of the painting process for a colorful [music video](https://soundcloud.com/xelafina/palette-cover?ref=blog.unvale.io) illustration. This video shows some of the techniques Xelafina used to achieve the colorful background and blend that with the vivid style used in the character artwork. Watching this will show how strong color choices can add emotion and feeling to an illustration. 

> PALETTE Cover Illust/MV TIMELAPSE 🎨🌈✨[#xelatelier](https://twitter.com/hashtag/xelatelier?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=blog.unvale.io) [#vtuber](https://twitter.com/hashtag/vtuber?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=blog.unvale.io) [#envtuber](https://twitter.com/hashtag/envtuber?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=blog.unvale.io) [#phvtuber](https://twitter.com/hashtag/phvtuber?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=blog.unvale.io) [#VTuberUprising](https://twitter.com/hashtag/VTuberUprising?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=blog.unvale.io) [pic.twitter.com/MnoKDPM3Wn](https://t.co/MnoKDPM3Wn?ref=blog.unvale.io)
> 
> — XELA 🦋 ｢ PALETTE COVER OUT NOW! 」✦ COSMATSU (@Xelafina) [December 11, 2022](https://twitter.com/Xelafina/status/1601804707009552384?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=blog.unvale.io)

Next we have this excerpt of a comic created by [turndecassette](https://twitter.com/turndecassette?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1598728340747087872%7Ctwgr%5Ec18ddc6a1448206cab425e04630f59737994535a%7Ctwcon%5Es1%5F&ref%5Furl=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.unvale.io%2Fp%2F459ab78f-37ec-41df-a6cd-ccce7a63feef%2F&ref=blog.unvale.io). The post featured below highlights the artist's skillful use of a green, blue, and yellow color palette to convey the setting and tone of the story. The artist provides a satisfying contrast of color in each panel that creates an immersive visual effect. The plants depicted feature intricate line work and powerful color choices.

> new chapter is up, mostly done, readable [pic.twitter.com/DxAzC5isNx](https://t.co/DxAzC5isNx?ref=blog.unvale.io)
> 
> — Linnea Sterte (@turndecassette) [December 2, 2022](https://twitter.com/turndecassette/status/1598728340747087872?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=blog.unvale.io)



Color can be used in so many ways to tell a story. This set of colorful illustrations by [andthegrunlings](https://twitter.com/andthegrunlings?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1600139875637829632%7Ctwgr%5Ec18ddc6a1448206cab425e04630f59737994535a%7Ctwcon%5Es1%5F&ref%5Furl=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.unvale.io%2Fp%2F459ab78f-37ec-41df-a6cd-ccce7a63feef%2F&ref=blog.unvale.io) highlights their unique view of the world as a #humanartist in a way that is truly enchanting. These fantastic character designs feel alive as they explore the colorful worlds depicted. Each layer of color adds a sense of depth to the habitats shown.

> [#HumanArtists](https://twitter.com/hashtag/HumanArtists?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=blog.unvale.io) our artistic journey and view on this colorful world is meaningful and can not be replaced by [#AI](https://twitter.com/hashtag/AI?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=blog.unvale.io) 🌱[#art](https://twitter.com/hashtag/art?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=blog.unvale.io) [#illustration](https://twitter.com/hashtag/illustration?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=blog.unvale.io) [#digitalart](https://twitter.com/hashtag/digitalart?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=blog.unvale.io) [pic.twitter.com/oXucmb8wrJ](https://t.co/oXucmb8wrJ?ref=blog.unvale.io)
> 
> — Johanna Forster (@andthegrunlings) [December 6, 2022](https://twitter.com/andthegrunlings/status/1600139875637829632?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=blog.unvale.io)

You can use color to paint with experimental techinques, even when creating something like [pixel art](https://blog.unvale.io/pixel-art-showcase/). This post of colorful art below by artist [kianamosser](https://twitter.com/kianamosser?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1527289322562473986%7Ctwgr%5Ec18ddc6a1448206cab425e04630f59737994535a%7Ctwcon%5Es1%5F&ref%5Furl=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.unvale.io%2Fp%2F459ab78f-37ec-41df-a6cd-ccce7a63feef%2F&ref=blog.unvale.io) shows an example of art created using non-traditional methods. The artist says that their process embraces the use of many colors and encourages us to approach creating art in a way that is fun and expressive without worrying too much about following any one set of rules. The joyful and imaginative nature of this pixel art is definitely a great place to draw inspiration. 

> Pixel art tutorials often start by telling you to eliminate jagged outlines, noise, and color count.. these pieces of mine embrace them instead.  
>  
> There are lots of ways to approach making art. Don't let “rules” discourage you from creating, just have fun and express yourself. [pic.twitter.com/PdVGMpP9Qv](https://t.co/PdVGMpP9Qv?ref=blog.unvale.io)
> 
> — Kiana Mosser 🐇 (@kianamosser) [May 19, 2022](https://twitter.com/kianamosser/status/1527289322562473986?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=blog.unvale.io)

You can also consider finding tutorials from your favorite artists to continue developing your skills with color. This post by [cave\_comics](https://twitter.com/cave%5Fcomics?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1601043647390064640%7Ctwgr%5Ec6eb30e57f0c3b9cfe4f05c0420d9cba82ecc9c2%7Ctwcon%5Es2%5F&ref%5Furl=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.unvale.io%2Fp%2F459ab78f-37ec-41df-a6cd-ccce7a63feef%2F&ref=blog.unvale.io) links to one of their popular tutorials for using gradient maps. This video is a quick and helpful guide for navigating a useful feature in your digital paint program. Using these techniques will help you save time when creating colorful digital artwork.

> Check out the tutorial on how to use gradient maps, SAVE them and REUSE them! [https://t.co/5ZaP6k0LNb](https://t.co/5ZaP6k0LNb?ref=blog.unvale.io)
> 
> — Heather Auxier (Celestial Chronicle Shion) (@cave\_comics) [December 9, 2022](https://twitter.com/cave%5Fcomics/status/1601043647390064640?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=blog.unvale.io)

This helpful tutorial below by artist [konekomina](https://twitter.com/konekomina?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1335275186497720321%7Ctwgr%5Ec6eb30e57f0c3b9cfe4f05c0420d9cba82ecc9c2%7Ctwcon%5Es1%5F&ref%5Furl=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.unvale.io%2Fp%2F459ab78f-37ec-41df-a6cd-ccce7a63feef%2F&ref=blog.unvale.io) is another great [resource for digital artists](https://blog.unvale.io/free-resources-that-new-digital-artists-should-know-about/). This tip explains how to take advantage of clipping layers in a digital paint program to adjust line art. Using this technique would allow you to easily adjust [line art on your art](https://blog.unvale.io/learning-line-art-how-to-improve-your-line-art-skills/) to add special effects. Using lighter colors in line art can add a softening effect and it can also be helpful for creating cartoony styles. 

> a friend of mine wanted a tutorial, I make them a tutorial!  
> This is just about how to color line art on FireAlpaca and on Medibang (I don't know how clipping works on SAI, CSP, etc so I'm sorry D:) I hope this helps in any way! [pic.twitter.com/OkkPIpFIaF](https://t.co/OkkPIpFIaF?ref=blog.unvale.io)
> 
> — ꒰ა♡ mina ♡໒꒱ (@konekomina) [December 5, 2020](https://twitter.com/konekomina/status/1335275186497720321?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=blog.unvale.io)

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