Depict emotional chaos hidden behind a calm exterior

This is great for conceptual pages.

• A portrait with a serene expression, but the hair or background is chaotic.

• A figure sitting calmly while the environment swirls around them.

• A still life arranged neatly, but the shadows are chaotic and expressive.

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Use chaotic forms but calm colour palettes

• Draw swirling, tangled lines or busy mark‑making.

• Then soften it with pale blues, greys, creams, or muted pastels.

• The viewer sees “movement” but feels calm because the colours soothe the eye.