We partnered with our local art studio in Edgemont, 4Cats Art Studio, and we had the opportunity to paint like Impressionists. Using acrylic paint and individual canvases we had the opportunity to paint and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. ![]() Over the past few weeks we have taken the opportunity to learn about a particular style of painting called Impressionism. We have learned about this French art movement, the artists who painted in this way, and why and how they created their art (link: Tate Museum, Impressionism). ![]() These artists changed people's perspectives of art as they painted every day things and people, using short brush strokes and a great deal of paint. They wanted to convey the emotions and feelings of a place, emphasizing light and colour, rather than depicting a realistic view of the world around them. ![]() After we learned and shared our understanding of Impressionism with each other, we were ready to paint like the artists. Our own art experiment began with water colour paper and oil pastels. We chose an everyday object to draw, then used our fingers and tissue to smudge the colours giving it a more Impressionist look. Once we practiced our drawing Impressionist skills, we were ready to go to our local art gallery to experience art with Acrylic paint and canvases. We headed to 4Cats Art Studio for an exciting continuation of our learning. |
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