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    Colors that tell stories: the psychology of color in illustration
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    Colors that tell stories: the psychology of color in illustration

    1. Introduction 2. The same character can convey gentleness or danger just by changing the color of his clothes. Color is not only aesthetics: it is a silent language that communicates emotions and deep meanings. Color psychology studies how tones influence our perception and emotions, and in the world of illustration it becomes an essential tool to give life to characters and scenarios. Have you ever wondered why an illustration immediately calms you down or, on the contrary, instantly transmits tension? The answer usually lies in the choice of color.

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Paulo Lopes

Paulo Lopes

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    Fabio Haag Fabio Haag @fabiohaag Sapiranga, Brazil
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      Carlos Mignot Carlos Mignot @carlosmignot Sócio na Plau e Designer de Marcas e Tipos Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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      Monotypo Studio Monotypo Studio @monotypo_studio Mi nombre es Daniel Barba López y soy diseñador gráfico. Me especializo en diseño de identidad corporativa. Guadalajara, Mexico
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      Yasmin Islas Domínguez Yasmin Islas Domínguez @yasmini Mexico City, Mexico
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      Elias Mule Elias Mule @elias_mule Adolfo López Mateos, Mexico
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        Erikas Chesonis Erikas Chesonis @erikas_chesonis Austin, United States
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            Pablo Stanley Pablo Stanley @pablostanley Mexico City, Mexico
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              Ana Pérez López Ana Pérez López @muy_ana Illustrator London, United Kingdom
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              Samuel Hermoso (Elastic Heads) Samuel Hermoso (Elastic Heads) @samuelhermoso Product designer, UX/UI design teacher Madrid, Spain
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              Fraser Muggeridge Fraser Muggeridge @fraser_muggeridge London, United Kingdom
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              Brellias Brellias @brellias Artista Digital y 3D Tulsa, Chile
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              Biel Vazquez Biel Vazquez @splesser Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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              Solimán López Solimán López @solimanlopez París, France
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              Rejane Dal Bello Rejane Dal Bello @rejanedalbello Branding & Identity London, United Kingdom
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              Carlos Sifuentes Haro Carlos Sifuentes Haro @c17vfx Digital Artist / CG Generalist Lima, Peru
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              MODIK MODIK @modik Motion & Animation Madrid, Spain
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              Estudio Yeyé Estudio Yeyé @estudio_yeye Chihuahua, Mexico
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