Joanna James
Artists, throughout history, have been able to capture the essence of the life around them and present them upon a canvas for longevity. These artists have developed various forms of creation, and the domain of the impressionists remains a dominant format that is studied to this day.
To understand the importance of correct technique when it comes to impressionist artwork, it is vital to look at the predominant characteristics of such artwork. If one were to take a close look, they would be able to easily notice the broken colour, loose yet fluent brushwork, the seemingly intentional inaccuracies, a fascination with the natural world, and the close attention paid to the composition of the artwork itself.
When looking to establish one of the fundamental techniques of impressionist artworks, it is essential to study renowned artists such as Claude Monet. Here you can observe in action the clever use of broken colours across a spectrum. These colours will be in harmony, or more accurately, will be discordant. When viewed up close, however, take a few steps back, and you will see these broken colours blend and mesh to form a picture of heightened natural beauty.
Monet's use of a range of yellows, purples, blues and greens makes his artwork almost resplendent and a popular form of art amongst many enthusiasts.
With experience comes a boldness to your artwork that many of the best impressionists were not afraid to use. At the end of the day, it is all about making an impression, right?
While this brushwork may seem aggressive when used with thought and skill, it can bring a level of dynamism to the artwork that is hard to replicate. If you wanted to understand how this is done, the best person to send you to would be Vincent van Gogh. His work shows an explicit use of broad strokes, and it is believed this led to his burst in popularity upon his passing.
While artists are typically armed with an array of brushes at any given moment, impressionists tend to choose to use a larger than usual to capture the form of a subject in as few strokes as possible. This helps the artist generalize other elements in their paintings but require a great focus to use such a brush.
While an underrated tool, the impact of a palette knife on a canvas is tangible and leaves an array of interesting effects on the canvas. It is the ideal tool for inserting little accents and highlights into the artwork! If you are curious and look out for how Sri Lanka, art and impressionism co-exists, then the Sri Lankan Art Gallery may be an excellent place to start.
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