Vincent van Gogh used warm colors in this painting of Sunflowers.


warm color wheel

Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890)
Vincent van Gogh became one of the world's most famous artists for his expressive style of painting. Born and raised in Holland, he spent most of his adult life in France. He was influenced by Impressionist artists, but developed his own style as a Post-Impressionist.

His paintings use colors and thick brushstrokes to express moods and emotionsÑor as he said, "to suggest any emotion of an ardent temperament."

ardent
  1. : characterized by warmth of feeling typically expressed in eager zealous support or activity
  2. : FIERY, HOT <an ardent sun>
  3. : SHINING, GLOWING <ardent eyes>