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Mermaid

Season 5 Episode 510 | 26m 46s

An important aspect of color theory is contrast -- or using the difference between colors for a heightened effect. Wyland explores contrasting shades to create a vivid painting of a mermaid.

Aired: 05/16/14
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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