HOW TO PAINT LIKE MONET

Here are 5 Impressionist techniques you can experiment with in your own practice

1

Use thick strokes of paint

2

Use pure, unmixed colors instead of black and white

3

Look to your surroundings for inspiration

Impressionists loved to capture everyday scenes

4

Pay attention to natural light

How does the time of day affect a subject?

5

Layers, layers, layers

Layer paint to create depth