Application of Smudge Technique in Color Design of Character Modeling in Chinese Meticulous Paintings

Liang Zhao

Academy of Fine Arts, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210000, China

Abstract: Smudge is a basic expression technique in Chinese traditional art of painting, and it plays an im-portant role in shaping the color in meticulous paintings. Therefore, based on fully discussing the relationship between the smudge technique and color of characters in Chinese meticulous paintings, this paper focuses on the application of color contrast, contrast between light and dark, contrast between cold and warm, contrast of composition and other smudge techniques in color design of characters in Chinese meticulous paintings. In addition, this paper provides theoretical guidance for the improvement of coloring skills in Chinese meticulous paintings.

Keywords: Smudge technique; Meticulous painting; Character modeling; Color design