I pursued a style that, while unquestioningly Impressionistic, was also uniquely my own. I applied large touches of paint to the canvas in all directions. This technique produced a transparent quality in my work. I omitted detail if it was unnecessary to the overall subject, thus producing a truly impressionistic work. I worked out an individual style which characteristics included a very light touch and great intimacy of atmosphere. My work showed a subject matter which showed the intimate world of a sensitive woman who had discovered poetry in the simplest acts and gestures, and my delicate, subtle works were constantly shown with those of the other Impressionists as well as at many official Salons.
My work portrayed scenes of everyday life, often with women and children. I painted what I saw in my immediate, everyday life as a woman. I also painted landscapes, again incorporating women and children. My mother and sister made frequent appearances in my paintings. I worked in various mediums, including oils and watercolor and I am best known as a watercolorist. I integrated figures into the design of my paintings using a pastel hue. My style and frequent use of these pastels produced an intimate atmosphere in y work. Some of my best known works include The Artist's Sister Edma and Their Mother, (1870) The Cradle (1873), Madame Pontillon Seated on the Grass (1873), In a Park, Hanging out the Laundry to Dry, Girl with a Basket, Woman at her Toilet, and La Lecture (1888).
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I would just like to comment that your paintings are absolutely gorgeous and stunning! I have not seen a painting style such as yours yet. I did notice, however, that you seem to be solely painting women who are in the upper class with delicate features and fancy clothes. I was just wondering if you would ever consider paintings of the less fortunate, or even the poor. I promise you will be able to see a different view of society, and develop a connection to those who are facing the horrid of poverty. However, I do understand if you do not take it into consideration, for you indeed born into a very wealthy family. I hope you keep on painting your in your beautiful impressionistic style and please take into consideration my proposition. Take care!
ReplyDeleteI am always in admiration of quality art myself, especially such art that is not too terribly bound to photorealism. For in art, you may often catch a glimpse into the state of mind of the artist himself, or herself rather, if I do so consider your case. I have seen your works, and I must say you are dearly underrated for being of the female gender, the pastel tones and softness you employ are marvelous and do impose upon me a sense of similar qualities in your countenance, likely rooting from natural subleties in the depths of your conscious, if I do say so myself.
ReplyDeleteWith Warm Regards,
Sigmund Freud