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Impressionism changed the way that artists paint and paved the way for contemporary art. Here are 10 of the most famous Impressionist paintings that

Summer Silence 1929 Daniel Garber

These large white Matilija poppies from Ojai, California, are captured in impressionistic brush strokes and lively colors by modern impressionist Erin Hanson. The thick texture of the oil paint and confident brush strokes create a tapestry of color and texture across the canvas that keeps the eye ever-moving through the scene.

In this episode of the PleinAir Podcast, Eric interviews landscape painter Lois Griffel, who talks about discipline versus talent, and much more.

It is no secret that I love the impressionist movement. But how exactly do you paint in an impressionist style? Many artists seem to use it as an excuse to paint sloppily. But really, impressionism is just a relaxed form of realism in my opinion. Accuracy is still extremely important in impressionism. In this post,

Water Lilies - Monet • Woman at the Garden - Renoir • Lilacs in a Glass - Manet • The Bathing Beauty - Cucuel • Dance in the City - Renoir • More ...

Now acclaimed as a first-class landscape painter with a free pointillist style, Martin is still even more admired for his Symbolist compositions.

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