Technique focus
COLOURFUL CHARACTERS
Joel Chaim Holtzman shows how palette choices can bring out character and support narrative
“For my Dune series, I wanted every painting to stand out visually in terms of each planet and faction. The art needed to be faithful to the books, while still exploring my own interpretations. For the Harkonnens, I used bold reds and harsh light to reflect their tyranny, and I also wanted to ensure their ornaments would show decadence.