1/27/2018

Discovering The Work Of A Contemporary Impressionist Artist

By Debra Fisher


When it comes to art, there are a number of different artists and genres, past and present. As such, when looking for work by a contemporary impressionist artist, it is important to know the details which the masters of impressionism such as Claude Monet and others used in original French Impressionist paintings.

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.

Individuals not able to visit a museum can now view some of these artists online. For, different art and museum websites now host a number of artists and paintings. While it can be easy to do so, it is hard to capture the effects of light and shadow. As such, it is often preferable to view the original paintings when and where possible. For, it is important to understand the original concepts used by these artists in order to comprehend the work of current contemporaries.

To gain an idea of the work of a recent contemporary, the work of Thomas Kinkaid is a good example. For, while having passed in 2012, Mr. Kinkaid was often considered a contemporary impressionist with regards to the use of light in the many paintings now hanging in the Thomas Kinkaid gallery in San Francisco, California. In fact, the acclaimed artist and painter is often considered the painter of light.

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 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.

While the art form first emerged in France, there were others working in Italy and the United States. While this is the case, it was the French Impressionists whom developed the techniques which are still used by contemporaries. Basically, an art form that uses the play of light in different compositions and poses with varying colors which attribute to the feel of immediacy and movement.

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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