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Sunflowers was exhibited at the seventh Impressionist exhibition. The sunflowers for this still life were taken from Monet's garden in Vetheuil, and the painting was revered by critics (who were wowed by his mastery of such a traditional subject) and Vincent Van Gogh, whose own depictions of sunflowers were to be among his own most popular and famous works.Though some similarities between Van Gogh's Sunflowers and the ones of Monet exist, the first painted the individual sunflowers with a much higher level of detail whereas Monet focused more on the composition as a whole. Unlike Van Gogh, Monet painted the sunflowers with no sign of decay. Monet chose seven types of flowers for his still life works - sunflowers were among his most popular and this work accompanied five others to the Impressionist exhibition of 1882.
Vincent van Gogh wrote to his brother in December 1888:
"Gauguin was telling me the other day that he had seen a picture by Claude Monet of sunflowers in a large Japanese vase, very fine, but - he likes mine better. I don't agree - only don't think that I am weakening...I shall go on working and here and there among my work there will be things which will last, but who will be in figure painting what Claude Monet is in landscape? You must feel as I do that such a one will come.... The painter of the future will be a colorist such as has never yet existed".
Paint a masterpiece whilst sipping a beverage and enjoying our gourmet platters of cheeses, cold meats, fruits, pickles, dips, veg, breads etc. Bring your friends and enjoy a wonderful evening as you are guided through the painting process to create your own stunning art piece to take home.
Perfect for all, from complete novices to the more experienced.
You'll be amazed at how much you'll learn and how much you'll achieve in one evening. Step by step tuition makes it really easy.
Includes:
* Welcome drink on arrival (BYO alcohol thereafter).
* Unlimited soft drinks
* Selection of gourmet snacks
* Plus everything you need to create your own masterpiece
* Your own stretched canvas to paint on and take home.
* Use of an assortment of brushes, easel, apron and quality
acrylic paints.
* Step by step tuition and demonstration by an experienced artist.
23 Hutton Street Osborne Park
Email [email protected]
Online www.paintsip.com.au
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Paint & Sip, 23 Hutton Street,Perth,WA,Australia
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