Mark Small

Why were the Impressionists' vision so fuzzy? Oh, I forgot about the Absinthe. Then where are all the little green fairies?

It was painting the light... not the object. If you’re serious- which you’re not.

Was that why Renoir kept painting the same cabin from the same spot about 20 times? I saw the paintings in the Art Institute. You would've thought he'd at least cock his head to one side for one of them, or have dogs playing cards outside one.

Yes, same with Cezanne and Monet. Each had different times assigned and seasons.

Time of day- so- this painting is painted during the southern light from this spot during 6-7 pm in the summer.

Nothing that “rigid” but that’s how it worked. Monet didn’t start painting until his 40’s. He then launched a movement. That genius just percolated.