Monet’s Influence

An abstract artist cannot help but be influenced by the great artist Oscar-Claude Monet.
Oscar-Claude Monet was a founder of French Impressionist painting, and the most consistent and prolific practitioner of the movement's philosophy of expressing one's perceptions before nature, especially as applied to Plein-air landscape painting.

"For me, a landscape does not exist in its own right, since its appearance changes at every moment; but the surrounding atmosphere brings it to life - the light and the air which vary continually. For me, it is only the surrounding atmosphere which gives subjects their true value." – Claude Monet

Monet's extraordinarily long life and large artistic output befit the enormity of his contemporary popularity. Impressionism, for which he is a pillar, continues to be one of the most popular art movements as evidenced by its massive popular consumption in the form of calendars, postcards, and posters. Of course, Monet's paintings command top prices at auctions and some are considered priceless, in fact, Monet's work is in every major museum worldwide.

I don’t begin to compare myself or consider my work in the same realm or worthiness of the extraordinary Monet. I only appreciate and admire his talent, contribution, and influence on the world of art and particularly to abstract art that I dearly love. So, I named this small painting “Monet’s Influence” as a tribute to his greatness, memory, and excellence.

Dare to Feel,

Red (Linda Harrison)

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