Impressionism: Painting Light Like Monet

Practice broken color in this art lesson: impressionism: painting light like monet.

🎨 Studio Brief #5

Claude Monet painted the same subjects at different times of day to capture changing light.

🎯 Your mission

Copy a master to learn their secret. Then make it yours.

⚡ The twist

Look first, draw second. Don't peek twice.

What you'll learn

Claude Monet painted the same subjects at different times of day to capture changing light. His visible brushstrokes and vibrant colors create a shimmering, atmospheric effect.

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Techniques you'll practise

broken colorplein aircolor theory

You will need

GlueColored pencils

Step 1 of 3

Choose a view outside your window or a landscape photo. You will paint it focusing on light, not detail.

Step 2 of 3

Use short, choppy brushstrokes. Do not blend colors on the canvas—place them side by side.

Step 3 of 3

Avoid black for shadows. Instead, use purple, deep blue, and dark green.

Did you know?

🤯 Mind = Blown

🤯 The Sistine Chapel ceiling took Michelangelo 4 years — and he hated every minute.

🌟 Artist Spotlight

🎨 The *Mona Lisa* is smaller than you think — about the size of a serving tray.

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