Exploring Impasto
Free, direct, spontaneous, and expressive, impasto refers to the thick and heavy application of paint to the canvas. Claude Monet and Vincent Van Gogh are among the many artists who have used the impasto technique to create the richly textured, almost three- dimensional surfaces. If you are new to oil painting, impasto is an exciting way to learn about the medium. More experienced painters will learn how to incorporate the impasto technique into their current painting practice. So set aside your brushes and pick up your palette knife to come experiment with the fun and versatile technique.deni