colorist

noun col·or·ist \ ˈkə-lə-rist , -lər-ist \

|Updated on: 25 Jul 2018

Definition of colorist

: one that colors or deals with color

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Originally from the Philippines, Reyes is an art historian, author, educator and master water-colorist who paints representational subjects.

— david laurell, latimes.com, "On the Town: Artist combines landscapes with urban elements," 10 July 2018
While the comic book world of creators, editors, artists, writers, letterers, and colorists has been mourning the loss of an icon, his legacy may not be as well known to casual or mainstream fans.

— alex abad-santos, Vox, "How Spider-Man: Homecoming paid homage to Steve Ditko," 7 July 2018
My favorite artistic touch, however, comes with the union of colorist Triona Farrell and letterist Cardinal Raw.

— will nevin, OregonLive.com, "TBT #39.2: 'Unnatural' love and app-based murder coming this summer from Image Comics," 12 June 2018
In fact, there are a handful of L.A. colorists trying new techniques that keep you out of the salon longer while maintaining the health of your hair.

— samantha sasso, refinery29.com, "The L.A. Lowlights Trend That Will Last You All Summer," 15 May 2018
Pickthorn is a salon in Bushwick, Brooklyn, and the title of this festival is a tribute to its focus on both hair (specifically via the celebrity colorist and salon owner Chelsey Pickthorn) and music.

— New York Times, "12 Pop, Rock and Jazz Concerts to Check Out in N.Y.C. This Weekend," 14 June 2018
Besides the menagerie of glittering headpieces, such as Romee Strijd’s Ziegfeld Girl–esque crown of stars, there were a slew of saccharine wigs created by Victoria Hunter, colorist and co-owner of New York City’s Whittemore House Salon.

— lauren valenti, Vogue, "This Model Got a Marilyn Monroe–Inspired Makeover for the Dolce & Gabbana Runway," 9 Apr. 2018
That would be master hair colorist Christophe Robin.

— harper's bazaar staff, Harper's BAZAAR, "Paris's Top Hair Colorist Spills His Secrets," 23 Aug. 2017
But hair colorist Ursula Goff goes the extra mile with her hair inspirations, oftentimes drawing from the world of recognizable fine art masterpieces.

— Seventeen, "This Woman's Ridiculously Creative Hair Art Should Be In A Museum," 26 May 2017

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