Impressionist Painting - Studio Essentials

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Impressionist Painting began in the 19th century and is characterised by loose brushstrokes and a focus on light and atmosphere. Learn the key techniques of Impressionism including colour blending and capturing light to create expressive paintings.

 
Jacksons Impressionist Painting The Rehearsal of the Ballet Onstage Edgar Degas 1 Jacksons Impressionist Painting The Rehearsal of the Ballet Onstage Edgar Degas 1
Edgar Degas, The Rehearsal of the Ballet Onstage, ca. 1874, mixed media, 54.3 x 73 cm, courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Mary Cassatt, The Boating Party, 1893/1894, oil on canvas, 90 x 117.3 cm, courtesy of  National Gallery of Art

For those interested in mastering this style, we have a variety of resources on Jackson’s Art Blog. These offer expert tips and guidance to help you bring the essence of Impressionism to life in your own work.

Jacksons Impressionist Painting The Monet Family in Their Garden at Argenteuil Edouard Manet 1 Jacksons Impressionist Painting The Monet Family in Their Garden at Argenteuil Edouard Manet 1
Edouard Manet, The Monet Family in Their Garden at Argenteuil, 1874, oil on canvas, 61 x 99.7cm, 4 x 39 1/4 in, Bequest of Joan Whitney Payson, 1975, The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A variety of materials can be used for Impressionist painting, enabling you to experiment with colour and texture. From oil and acrylic paints to brushes designed for loose, expressive strokes, canvases and palette knives, our selection provides all the tools you need to capture the vibrancy and movement of the Impressionist style.

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Claude Monet, The Japanese Footbridge, 1899, oil on canvas, 81.3 x 101.6cm, 32 x 40 in, Gift of Victoria Nebeker Coberly, in memory of her son John W. Mudd, and Walter H. and Leonore Annenberg, National Gallery of Art
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Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Lunch at the Restaurant Fournaise (The Rowers’ Lunch), 1875, oil on canvas, 55 x 65.9cm, 21 5/8 x 25 15/16 in, Potter Palmer Collection, the Art Institute of Chicago

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