All hair is away from the face - there's no emotion and…
“All hair is away from the face - there's no emotion and all of the personality is taken away. I envisioned the way a 'virtual girl' is drawn in a cartoon. Then I added these different colored extensions - white, red and black, which adds to the synthetic feeling of the hair. I used colors which looked most dramatic against each of the models' real hair. The different colors give you that pop of fakeness so we're not talking about reality. Like a futuristic princess.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The quote describes how stylized hair colors create a synthetic, non‑real aesthetic, emphasizing artificiality over natural personality.
In simple terms: Bright hair colors make a character look fake and futuristic.
Key Takeaway
Use color to signal artificiality.
Themes
art
design
identity
synthetic
futurism
Mood
creative
analytical
Type
descriptive
interpretive
When to use this quote
- fashion illustration
- character design
- digital art
- costume design
- visual storytelling
Key Concepts
aesthetic theory
visual symbolism
identity construction
Questions to Reflect On
- How does color affect perception of authenticity?
- What emotions do synthetic aesthetics evoke?
A Different Perspective
May overlook cultural meanings of hair and color symbolism.