Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Emerging in 19th-century France, Impressionist art embraced loose brushwork and plein-air painting to respond to the movement of daily life. Although the pioneers of the Impressionist movement — Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, Paul Cézanne, Berthe Morisot, Camille Pissarro, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir — are now household names, their work was a radical break with an art scene led and shaped by academic traditions for around two centuries. These academies had oversight of a curriculum that emphasized formal drawing, painting and sculpting techniques and historical themes.
The French Impressionists were influenced by a group of artists known as the Barbizon School, who painted what they witnessed in nature. The rejection of pieces by these artists and the later Impressionists from the salons culminated in a watershed 1874 exhibition in Paris that was staged outside of the juried systems. After a work of Monet’s was derided by a critic as an unfinished “impression,” the term was taken as a celebration of their shared interest in capturing fleeting moments as subject matter, whether the shifting weather on rural landscapes or the frenzy of an urban crowd. Rather than the exacting realism of the academic tradition, Impressionist paintings, sculptures, prints and drawings represented how an artist saw a world in motion.
Many Impressionist painters were inspired by the perspectives in imported Japanese prints alongside these shifts in European painting — Édouard Manet drew on ukiyo-e woodblock prints and depicted Japanese design in his Portrait of Émile Zola, for example. American artists such as Mary Cassatt and William Merritt Chase, who studied abroad, were impacted by the work of the French artists, and by the late 19th century American Impressionism had its own distinct aesthetics with painters responding to the rapid modernization of cities through quickly created works that were vivid with color and light.
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Artist Comments
Artist Judy Mudd presents an arched doorway in Venice in a detailed impressionistic rendering. Part of her Urban collection pays homage to diverse cultural architecture. She draws enthrallment from the exquisite and cool colors of Italian design. "I wanted to capture the beauty of the accumulation of colors and the patina of the crumbling building before it is lost to history," shares Judy.
About the Artist
For Judy Mudd, creating a work of art means much more than simply reproducing something she sees. “It is more than painting a subject, it is expressing a feeling,†she explains. Judy develops her paintings with thorough reconnaissance work. She goes out on photo shoots in a variety of atmospheric conditions, sketches outdoors, takes notes, and completes color and value studies. From there, back in the studio, she lets the paintbrush guide her. In addition to being a full-time artist, Judy also conducts painting workshops and classes
Words that describe this painting: watercolor, paper, Italy, architecture, door, Venice, facade, travel, Europe, windows, canal, water, travel, arch, architecture, impressionism, travel, watercolor painting, beige
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
Early 20th Century Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
Artist Comments
A solitary rider journeys through a secluded section of a town, arousing curiosity about his destination. The interplay of colors and shapes within the composit...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
Artist Comments
In the San Francisco Bay, just beyond Sausalito, weathered shacks stand abandoned along the water's edge. The sun peeks through the overcast sky, casting enchan...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
Artist Comments
An abandoned warehouse stands quietly on the side roads of Camarillo, California. Despite the gray, overcast day, the building still displays intriguing colors....
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
Artist Comments
A dry dock pier in Avila, California brims with history and activity. In this instance, a small boat is on its way to a well-deserved overhaul. It passes by lar...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
Artist Comments
While visiting a friend in Brandon, Vermont, artist Thomas Hoerber spots an old, abandoned barber shop. The town brims with quaint history. One cannot help but ...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
Artist Comments
A cluster of shacks perches on the shallow side of the water. During a trip to Sausalito, California, artist Thomas Hoerber detours to the back of San Francisco...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
20th Century Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Watercolor
Artist Comments
Amidst the intricate architectural details and timeless appeal of a brick building, the presence of people engaged in their daily routines brings vibrancy to th...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
Early 20th Century Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
2010s Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
2010s Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor, Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Color Pencil, Pastel, Archival Paper
1920s Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Pencil
2010s Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Watercolor
1950s Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Watercolor, Color Pencil
1950s Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Watercolor, Color Pencil
Artist Comments
Drawing inspiration from a boathouse floating on the water at Coal Harbour in Vancouver, artist Maurice Dionne paints this idle watercolor scene. In the foregro...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
2010s Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Watercolor
Artist Comments
Artist Judy Mudd embarks on a scenic journey along the Atlantic coast in search of inspiration for her rural collection. "One of the most memorable places I v...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
2010s Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Foil
Artist Comments
Artist Judy Mudd references one of the several houses she saw while on a waking tour. Included in a garden show near her home, the house features a beautiful ...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
Late 20th Century Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor, Gouache, Paper
Artist Comments
Artist Siyuan Ma illustrates the Mingtang in the ancient city of Datong, Shanxi Province–a national key cultural protected site. "It is one of the four great ...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
Artist Comments
Artist Siyuan Ma depicts a temple towering on the ancient city walls of China. These buildings stand as critical defensive structures and serve as important pro...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
Artist Comments
Artist Siyuan Ma presents an impressionist depiction of the Hanging Temple, a famous cultural landmark in China. Its Chinese name takes the character "Xuan" fro...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
Artist Comments
Artist Siyuan Ma exhibits the Shanhua Temple, located inside the ancient city of Datong in Shanxi Province–a key cultural heritage site under state-level prot...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
Artist Comments
Artist Siyuan Ma paints the entrance to Shanhua Temple, located inside the ancient city of Datong in Shanxi Province–a key cultural relic under state-level ...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
Artist Comments
Artist Siyuan Ma shares a view of the Hanging Temple, a famous cultural landmark in China. Its Chinese name takes the character "Xuan" from Chinese Taoism and ...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
Artist Comments
Artist Siyuan Ma illustrates the Shanhua Temple, located inside the ancient city of Datong in Shanxi Province–a key cultural heritage site under state-level...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
Artist Comments
Artist Siyuan Ma depicts Shanhua Temple, located inside the ancient city of Datong in Shanxi Province–a key cultural relic under state-level protection. "Sha...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
Artist Comments
Artist Siyuan Ma illustrates the Shanhua Temple, located inside the ancient city of Datong in Shanxi Province–a key cultural relic under state-level protecti...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
Artist Comments
Artist Siyuan Ma exhibits the Shanhua Temple, located inside the ancient city of Datong in Shanxi Province–a key cultural relic under state-level protection....
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
Artist Comments
Artist Maurice Dionne shows the activity around the transit station, waiting for an incoming train. "In this particular case, we are at the U of Ottawa station,...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
Artist Comments
"This painting is a closer-up version of an earlier work called French Laundry," shares artist Catherine McCargar. She uses the same technique of priming the watercolor paper with a layer of gesso as the first painting. The process gives more fluidity to the paint, enabling her to execute wet-on-wet and to move it around as she sees fit. Catherine achieves a truly impressionistic painting with contrasting soft and hard edges that keep the viewer engaged.
About the Artist
Impressionist Catherine McCargar expresses her deep admiration of nature through landscape paintings of Northern California...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
2010s Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor, Paper
Artist Comments
Artist Judy Mudd presents a harmonious pastoral panorama—an entry to her series of impressionist landscapes. "I wanted to capture a farm scene at the beginn...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
Artist Comments
Artist Maurice Dionne paints a bridge on a bright day with people enjoying the sound of rushing water. "The pumphouse feeds water from Ottawa's canal system int...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
Artist Comments
Artist Maurice Dionne paints an impressionist cityscape with cool tones. He presents the view in delicate strokes and detailed brushwork, showing depth and dist...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
Artist Comments
Artist Maurice Dionne illustrates crowds of people walking along the street in an impressionistic representation. "Nimbus describes the luminous cloud or atmosp...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
2010s Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor, Paper
2010s Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Watercolor
Artist Comments
In the style of impressionism, artist Judy Mudd presents a harmonious pastoral landscape. She paints an Amish farm in Pennsylvania nestled in lush foliage. "I...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
Artist Comments
Artist Judy Mudd presents a beautiful old house near her home. The structure us isolated by surrounding developments in an industrial park. She highlights the s...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
Artist Comments
Artist Maurice Dionne illustrates a glimpse of O'Connor Street in Ottawa. He draws inspiration from the quality of light and the steeple, evident in the background. The light, the cars, and all the reflections create dynamic movement in the scene. "In sketching, I left a lot of impressionistic areas to catch your imagination," says Maurice.
About the Artist
Artist Maurice Dionne paints watercolor scenes of Ottawa, from quiet city walks to charming Victorian homes. "The transparency of the medium is truly remarkable; it allows so much light to shine through," says Maurice. He devotedly captures the mood and vibrancy most often inspired by the people around him. He finished a degree in science but ultimately decided to embrace his true freedom of expression. Now a full-time artist, he commits to a home studio as his haven of creativity, where he has access to artist-grade material that ensures that his pieces will be archival and endure the test of time. Maurice's work received merits from The Marketer Art Competition in 2020 and 2021 and was featured in the Electric Street Gallery, Ottawa Art Gallery, and Art Gallery of Ontario. He relishes cycling, hiking, kayaking, reading, and visiting specialty coffee shops with his spouse in his spare time.
Words that describe this painting: street, road, watercolor, cars, buildings, pedestrians, city, cityscape, architecture, travel, Canada, dome, buildings, impressionism, paper, architecture, impressionism, travel, watercolor painting, beige
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
1980s Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Watercolor
1980s Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor, Paper
Artist Comments
Artist Siyuan Ma depicts an impression of one of the ancient city walls in China. These walls serve as important defensive structures - products of Chinese arch...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
Artist Comments
Artist Siyuan Ma depicts Shanhua Temple, located inside the ancient city of Datong in Shanxi Province. A key cultural relic under state...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
Artist Comments
Artist Siyuan Ma shares a glimpse of the Huayan Temple in Datong, Shanxi Province. It holds significant scientific value for ancient Chinese architectural art a...
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
1980s Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Watercolor
1980s Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Watercolor
2010s Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Pastel, Archival Paper
2010s Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Pastel, Archival Paper
20th Century Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor, Gouache
2010s Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Pastel, Archival Paper