Fauvism is a painting style of bold, unnatural colors and loose brushstrokes — a face might be green, a sky orange, and the paint feels wild, not real.
When to reach for it: pick fauvism when color should lead the image, not describe a scene. It works best when the subject has clear, simple shapes that can hold strong color without turning to mud.
Pitfall: realistic lighting or fine detail fights the style; keep surfaces flat and let colors collide. Near neighbor: not Impressionism (the light-watching style that came just before) — Impressionism observes light, while fauvism invents color.
Oct 7, 2026
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