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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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Canvas, Acrylic
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Pastel
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Oil
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Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
Artist Comments
I painted this piece from sketches I did from a small Eastern European town. The old buildings and houses are highlighted through amazing texture.
Abou...
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Oil
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Canvas, Oil
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Oil
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Canvas, Oil
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Oil
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Watercolor
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Gouache
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Oil, Canvas
Artist Comments
As the moon slowly rises above a New England meadow, the foliage dances in its autumn attire.
About the Artist
Gail Greene;s paintings rarely end u...
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Oil
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Charcoal
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Oil, Panel
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Passed by a pond in Vermont, which was interesting from every angle. I liked the birch trees in particular.
About the Artist
Janet Dyer doesn’t lik...
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Acrylic
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Canvas, Oil
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Canvas, Oil
Artist Comments
I was on a rooftop parking garage looking for the last space to park, in a hurry for a meeting with friends, when I saw this sky. Yes, I was late getting together with my friends, and my wife was patient while I recorded all the colors and shapes. After I painted this she was happy with the painting, and so was I, for it worked out as a balanced canvas of real and abstract. My friends were ok too after I bought a round. Enjoy!
About the Artist
Benjamin Thomas has been painting since the late seventies, however for most of this time he was not exhibiting his work. About twelve years ago, Benjamin and his wife were at a gallery show for a friend and as they were leaving Ben’s wife, aka “The Muse,” told him to go back in. “Your work is as good as that--maybe even better,” she said. That night, Benjamin obeyed The Muse (lucky for us!). The impressionistic sweeps of sky and cloud in Benjamin’s paintings capture more than just an atmospheric quality, but also a heavenly interpretation of the landscape. There is a classical, mature style to the paintings, reminiscent of J.M.W. Turner. Benjamin is often inspired while bicycling, walking or motorcycling, taking in the scenery of Pittsburgh, PA. He takes photos of the scene and then works out the concept back in his studio. The large scale of the work matches the impression and mood that each scene conveys, and the light and shadow are carefully balanced to capture something mercurial and nostalgic. The work feels very measured and contemplated, but also full of passion, as if each piece is in pursuit of the joy of painting and the representation of natural beauty.
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Acrylic
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A favorite subject of mine is the wetlands found hidden in a tall grass prairie. As marsh, lake, fen, and pond stretch to a distant tree line, my paintbrush heeds the challenge. I know time here is fleeting as the sun rises to its zenith.
About the Artist
When the land changes, Suzanne Massion;s paintings will remind you of the way it once was. She drives the back roads through the tall grass prairies and farmland of her native Illinois, stopping to paint en plein air when the moment strikes. She feels like she;s in a race to save a disappearing treasure as buildings burn or open space is paved over. Suzanne donates a portion of her sales to fund local land conservation efforts.
Water World...
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Oil
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With textured brushstrokes, the painting expresses the crispy morning in winter, when beautiful blue shades and sunlight on the snow together create an amazin...
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Oil
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Acrylic
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Reeds and watery plants obstruct my view as I search for solid footing along the shore of a small lake. I can see a great distance. This is a land of shallow ...
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Oil
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Oil, Canvas
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Panel, Oil
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The Russian forests that I grew up exploring were somewhat like those in eastern Canada and the Northeast US. You can just as e...
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Acrylic
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Here are my signature palette knife birch trees, with tons of thick oil paint and beautiful fall color contrast with a surreal background, intertwined with co...
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Oil
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Oil, Linen
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Oil
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We often take a drive on the weekends out of the San Francisco Bay, to Monterey Bay. As my husband plays with the kids, I capture these moments with my palet...
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Oil
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Evening fall colors in a historical part of Washington DC with beautiful architecture together look harmonic and full of nice ene...
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Oil
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The sun peaks through a break in the clouds, as it rises over the pastel-hued sea. This painting is on a gallery wrapped canvas, with warm black sides and co...
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Oil
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Wood Panel, Oil
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This painting was inspired by the beautiful scenery of the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Mountain peaks are numerous with the Olympic Mountains...
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Acrylic
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Canvas, Oil
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Wood Panel, Oil
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Oil, Board
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Cypress trees surround a winery, with poppies blooming along the pathway. Inspired by a Tuscan vineyard in Italy, this artwork vividly captures a vibrant summ...
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Oil
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This painting depicts one of the paths at the Glendalough Monastery in Ireland. Artist Onelio Marrero painted this piece after visiting the area and walking thr...
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Oil
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"Experience the enchanting beauty of Lake Tahoe through my palette knife oil painting," says artist Lisa Elley. Showing serene waters and majestic mountains, Lisa paints with thick impasto to bring the iconic landscape to life. The vibrant colors and rich textures capture the essence of nature - inviting the viewer to immerse themselves in the tranquil atmosphere of the refreshing scenery.
About the Artist
Artist Lisa Elley produces sweeping impressionist views and rich geographies with lush textures. Growing up on a little farm in New Zealand surrounded by rolling green, she became greatly influenced by her surroundings. This instilled a remarkable ingenuity in her leading her to pursue a fine arts degree at the University of Auckland. Passionate about experiencing new things, she moved to London, New York, Florida, and ultimately the San Francisco Bay Area, where she now resides. She works at her studio inside an old cannery in San Jose with perfect natural light, 30-foot ceilings, and infinite possibilities. She cultivates her skillful command with a palette that allows her to maneuver her artistic blade with fluidity. “I am drawn to them over brushes as they create an amazing sense of movement with the beautiful texture they evoke,†shares Lisa. An award-winning artist, her works have been represented by galleries all over the globe and have also been featured in distinguished publications. Lisa savors the quality time she spends with her family during her free time.
Words that describe this painting: Tahoe, Lake Tahoe, California, lake, nature, forest, summer, season, trees, Sierras, South Lake Tahoe...
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Oil
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Friends and families are gathered for lunch in a bustling square in Aix-en-Provence. The trees provide them with comforting shade, while the cafes and restauran...
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Oil
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Oil, Board
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Oil
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Plaster, Wood
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