Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Discovering The Work Of A Contemporary Impressionist Artist

By Debra Fisher


When it comes to art, there are a lot of famous artists and genres. Some of the most famous and notable are the French Impressionists. As such, it is no surprise when looking for a piece resembling the work of one of these masters, an individual would look for work by a contemporary impressionist artist.

Some well known and respected artists working during the original period include, Frederic Bazille, Marc Chagall, Edgar Degas, Paul Cezanne, Claude Monet and August Renoir. To gain a better perspective of these artists, most have works hanging in galleries and art museums around the world. As such, one of the best ways to see the works of these amazing artists is to visit one of these locations.

At the same time, for those whom can not make it to a museum, a number of works are now available to view online. While this is the case, it can often be hard to see the same effects with regards to light and shadow which is highly visible in the original paintings. Whatever the case, in order to understand current artists working in this genre, one has to understand the concept provided by the original paintings.

Contemporaries working in this genre use light brush strokes, shadow and a special technique which makes light come to life. A good example of this type work, is that of Thomas Kinkaid, whom while considered a contemporary passed away in 2012. Still, often known as the painter of light, Mr. Kinkaid had a way of painting scenery with light and shadow that was beautiful, unique and awe inspiring.

Like the Impressionists, those now working in this genre often paint outside in fresh air. In the case of Boston contemporaries, many can be seen painting on canvas in the Boston Gardens or Commons on a regular basis. Whereas, when it comes to San Francisco, Golden Gate Park and the waterfront are often favorite locations for artists. For, whether using oil or watercolor on canvas, painting outdoors has always been a favorite activity among a number of artists.

Whether painting an ocean scene with waves crashing against the rocks, the crooked Lombard street in San Francisco featuring the glow of lamplights or an object in a fixed pose, these artists have a knack for bringing a painting to life through the use of colors, light and shadow. For, by using these techniques, the elements of a painting come together, often resembling works of the original French Impressionists.

While French Impressionism originally emerged from France, the style has now spread around the world. As such, there have been artists working in Europe, Italy and the United States for quite some time. Whether during the early days, or in the present, artists working in this genre are well known for work which is breathtakingly beautiful and unique.

In the case of the early French Impressionists, there were many critics who disapproved of the style. Whereas, there were others whom believed the style captured originality and vision. It is now up to the contemporaries of these original artists to inspire future generations by creating new masterpieces, using the techniques of the French Impressionist Masters.




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