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colorist

American  
[kuhl-er-ist] / ˈkʌl ər ɪst /

noun

colorists plural
  1. a person who uses color skillfully.

  2. a painter who emphasizes color relationships in a work of art.

  3. a person who colors photographs.

  4. a hairdresser who is skilled in coloring or tinting hair.

  5. a musical performer or composer who is skilled in bringing musical color.


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Origin of colorist

1680–90; color + -ist; compare French coloriste

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The restoration on the Mills Act Property, which provides tax incentives to upkeep historic homes, has required an ecosystem of experts, including a colorist and curatorial rug merchant.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

Excelling more as a draftsman than a colorist, Lam created his most compelling paintings in near monochrome or with a limited palette.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 31, 2026

Most of “Pour, Tear, Carve” carries the Phillips far from the impressionist and colorist works for which it’s best known.

From Washington Post Apr. 10, 2023

Her picturesque character pieces — such as “Flame,” “Clouds” and “In Quiet Mood” — reveal a supreme colorist with an imaginative harmonic vocabulary and firm narrative sense.

From New York Times Apr. 7, 2023

As a colorist, Tennyson owes much to this gorgeous word-painter, whom he has equaled, if not surpassed, in his own field.

From Tennyson's Life and Poetry And Mistakes Concerning Tennyson by Parsons, Eugene

As he hoped, naturalists found the guide indispensable, as did designers, stamp collectors, and food colorists.

From National Geographic Dec. 7, 2023

It hired five barbers and colorists, compared with the lone barber and colorist from 2017.

From Seattle Times Mar. 14, 2023

The result is "Comics for Ukraine: Sunflower Seeds," a 96-page book produced by the best writers, artists, colorists, letterers, designers and editors that Dunbier could find.

From Reuters Apr. 21, 2022

If you’ve never given into the urge to dye your own hair, let’s just say there’s a reason colorists exist.

From The Verge Jan. 3, 2022

The colorists of Pompeii have obviously influenced the taste of Christendom.

From Caricature and Other Comic Art in all Times and many Lands. by Parton, James

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