Discovering The Work Of A Contemporary Impressionist Artist

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By Debra Fisher


When it comes to current art styles, one of the most popular is that of modern. Whereas, when looking for art resembling that of the French Impressionists, an individual might want to look for a contemporary impressionist artist. For, these individuals work with the same techniques of the French Impressionist Masters.

To understand the art of these contemporaries, one must first understand the art of the French Impressionist Masters. Some of these individuals include, August Renoir, Paul Cezzane, Edgar Degas, Marc Chagall, Frederic Bazille and Claude Monet. One of the best ways to gain insight into the amazing art and work of these artists is by visiting a gallery or museum. For, most have works hanging in art museums and galleries around the world.

In some cases, individuals can not make it to a gallery or museum. When this is the case, there are a number paintings by these and other artists now available online. Whether viewing the work on a gallery or museum website, it can often be fun to do so. At the same time, viewers will not get the same depth and insight with regards to the use of light and shadow effects as can be seen in the originals.

Like the original impressionists, contemporaries working in this genre use a great deal of light and shadow. While having passed in 2012, a good example of this type of contemporary impressionist art are paintings by Thomas Kinkaid, often known as the painter of light. In addition, like the French Impressionists, who were considered Radicals, paintings are created using freshly brushed colors which takes precedence over contours and lines.

Individuals working in this genre often prefer to paint outdoors, as did the original French Impressionists. In many cases, these artists can be seen painting on canvas in gardens, parks or on hills overlooking the ocean. For, these areas often provide a great deal of scenery which can be captured and captivating in paintings.

Whether using a natural backdrop or fixed pose, no other artists have been able to create the effects of the French Impressionists or a number of contemporaries, such as Mr. Kinkaid. As such, many current paintings resemble those of the French Impressionist Masters. While at the same time, each has a style that is often unusual and unique to each artist.

For, contemporary impressionism is an art form that basically uses a method in which light and color play off one another. The method, to use varying colors and the feel of immediacy and movement which brings the painting to life. After which, it is as if viewers are looking at the crashing of an ocean wave, the light from the moon or the glow of a lamplight.

It is now up to contemporaries to create new masterpieces using these techniques. For, while there are many well known paintings hanging in museums, most are priceless. As such, there are also people whom would like to own art resembling these pieces.




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