There is only one bright color, the cool red, which is repeated in the woman's cheeks, lips and nipple. ... If you look more closely at how the sky above the horizon seemed to have a pink or purple cast, you will see that it is really a flat bluish-gray. The darkness of the color is understandable, but I believe Monsieur Courbet could have used a wider range of color. ... While you may find fault with the lack of a wide range of color, you cannot find fault with Courbet's technical skills. ... Though his lack of color is disappointing, the picture in itself is very pleasing ...

• Word Count: 1374
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

This painting captures a lot of natural light, colorful gardens, and a contrasting violet and yellow color palette. ... Miller uses variations of color to portray different shades of light coming through the woman's window. ... While I looked at the woman's reflection, I saw that the mirror was a very dark purple and black, indicating that the room behind her was dark. ... The more I examined the style of the painting such as the color palette, I discovered that the lighting in the painting was extremely relevant to the meaning of the painting. ... The woman's thoughtful expres...

• Word Count: 1624
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography

The morning I woke up knowing that I was dreaming, I convinced myself to write about Safe Heaven, the place I can't forget. I convinced myself to describe it before I could no longer remember its beauty and peacefulness. Safe Heaven was a place full of magic, fascinating views and it was a privilege...

• Word Count: 1439
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School