The Impressionistic Painting
Style Adds Vibrance, Immediacy
And A
Sense Of
Movement
The Learn
And Master Painting Course teaches this style of
painting
Impressionistic painting was a reaction to the more
precisely crafted and classically styled techniques of the
old masters. This movement, (roughly 1860 -1900), brought
artists out of the studio and into the open air to observe
the every day life of the middle and lower classes.
Because this style of painting was generally done
quickly to capture an artist’s impression of an event as it
happened, little effort was made to conceal brush strokes
or to worry about small details. Also, little time was
spent on mixing paint to render exacting hues. Instead
primary paints colors were applied to the canvas right out
of their tubes. The result of these techniques was a
relatively loose and brightly colored painting that
suggested excitement, immediacy and movement.
The name Impressionism was coined by an art critic that
considered this style of painting to be no more than
unfinished sketches of the artist’s impressions. The French
art establishment at the time mostly rejected these works
for exhibitions, gallery inclusion, juried prizes and for
membership qualification into the all important
Academie.
Impressionists eventually received permission from the
Emperor Napoleon III to set up their own juried exhibit
called the Salon of the Refused. The public was slow to
except this new form of painting and as a result a limited
number of artists were able to eventually earn a living
while many important others never did.
A partial list of significant artists that incorporated
the Impressionistic painting style into their work include;
Cassatt, Cezanne, Degas, Manet, Monet, Morisot, Pissarro,
Renoir, and Sisley.
Tips For Impressionistic Painting:
1. Paint out of doors.
2. Use techniques that allow for quick work. For
example, consider using impasto techniques for applying wet
paint upon wet paint.
3. Do not spend much time mixing colors. Instead boldly
apply them directly from the tube. This saves time and can
create a vibrant, exciting feel to the painting.
3. Pay close attention to the changes in color as light
is reflected from one object to another.
4. Work to generate an impression that captures the
essence of what you see. Do not become hung up on minute
details. Let the pure Realists worry about that.
5. Bring practical supplies so that you can stay on
location for the entire day if needed. Consider bringing
several layers of clothing to keep comfortable as the
temperature rises throughout the day. Food, water, rain
gear and even a first aid kit can also come in handy.
It is absolutely necessary to learn well the
fundamentals of painting to get the most out the
Impressionistic painting style. Formal education at a
credible art school or even purchasing a thorough video
painting course can have an amazing impact. When you have
conquered the basic fundamental techniques and visual
skills to the point where they are almost an unconscious
activity you will then be able to focus more completely on
your impressions of the world beyond the easel.
First Place Rating
of 9.8 out of 10
According to the publisher
of the
Learn And Master Painting course, it is designed to be
the most thorough, logical and easy to understand way to
learn oil, acrylic and water mixable oil painting no matter
your present 
level of skills or talent. During this course, the
student will create several complete paintings from start
to finish.
Who Will Benefit Most From This Painting
Course?
This dvd lesson set is
geared for rank beginners with no experience or formal
training through accomplished painters that wish to round
out their knowledge base and benefit from the advanced
lessons.
Also, children starting at an age of 8 to 10 years old,
with a little set-up help from an adult, should be able to
learn from the dvd set on their own.
About The Instructor Gayle
Levee (Pronounced Le Vay)
Gayle was born into a family of artists and knew from
the young age of five years old that she wanted to draw.
This award winning artist was formally educated
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