Claude Monet

Each month the students will learn about a new artist. We will cover a brief history, see examples of the artist work and try our hand at emulating their style. This month is Claude Monet.

An early impressionist, Monet’s paintings paved the way for artists to free themselves from the restraints of the studio and to experience “pleine air”, or “outside” painting. Monet’s most famous paintings were of waterlilies in his garden at Giverny.

The students tried their hand at Monet’s style of painting by using Q-tips. They applied the paint in “dabs” just like Monet. I hope they continue trying out the technique and have fun.