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Parrish at the time, his constant use of mild lighting, and the use of contrasting cool and warm tones, it can be seen that this is how Parrish created his signature style. Like many artists, Parrish also makes use of the Golden Ratio; a technique using math that helps frame the pillars and greenery to add the greatest focus on the two figures in this painting. While Parrish's techniques may have been tedious, almost every single fantasy illustrator one can name borrows from the technique and style of Maxfield Parrish, ensuring that his visions live on.
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