How to Paint

Like an
Impressionist

1. Impressionist paintings are

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characterized by the use of
bright, vibrant colors and loose
brushstrokes.

It's important to work quickly and

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to capture the essence of your
subject rather than trying to
create a photographic
representation.

Use a limited palette of colors,

and mix them on your palette

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rather than on the canvas. Warm
light is yellow. Cool shadows is
blue.

Experiment with different

4 brushstrokes to create texture

and movement in your painting.

Pay attention to the way light

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falls on your subject and use this
to create a sense of depth and
dimension in your painting.

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Like an
Impressionist
Don't worry about making mistakes –
the Impressionist style is about
capturing a moment in time, and this
includes imperfections. 6

Use layers of paint to create rich

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texture. Warm lights will have
thicker paint. Cool shadows can
be thinner.

Experiment with different

viewpoints and compositions to
add interest to your paintings.
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Practice regularly to develop your

9 skills and techniques.

Don't be afraid to try new things

and take risks – this is an

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important part of the
Impressionist approach to
painting.

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