Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Renoir’s Mont Sainte-Victoire and a Lesson on Directional Brushwork

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For your inspiration today is Mont Sainte-Victoire by Pierre-Auguste Renoir. Mont Sainte-Victoire is a mountain in France that overlooks Aix-en-Provence. When people think of paintings depicting this mountain, Paul Cézanne’s series is the first to come to mind. But I think Renoir’s more colorful interpretation deserves some attention. This painting is a great lesson on … Read more

Inspirational Art Quotes By Pierre-Auguste Renoir

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Pierre-Auguste Renoir (25 February 1841 – 3 December 1919) was a leading French impressionist painter. Renoir’s works are colorful and vibrant with a distinct impressionist style. Here are some of the famous quotes by Renoir: “The pain passes, but the beauty remains.” “Why shouldn’t art be pretty? There are enough unpleasant things in the world.” … Read more