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Chasing Light: The Art of Impressionism (Lecture & Art Making) - with Jenny Wednesday June 10th at 5pm

$35.00

Chasing Light: The Art of Impressionism

(Lecture & Art Making)

with Jenny SantaMaria

Wednesday June 10, 5-7pm

Impressionism began as a bold rejection of artistic tradition, when a group of painters stepped outside the studio to capture modern life and the changing effects of light.

In this engaging lecture, we’ll explore how artists like Manet, Monet, Renoir, and Vincent van Gogh challenged the rigid standards of the French Academy and reshaped the direction of art history.

Once criticized for their visible brushstrokes, everyday subjects, and obsession with fleeting light, these painters moved from rejection and ridicule to becoming the household names we know today. Together, we’ll examine how rebellion sparked innovation, how light became both subject and symbol, and how choosing inner vision over approval transformed culture.

The lecture concludes with a hands-on component, where participants will put these ideas into practice by reimagining Monet’s famous bridge in watercolor pencil, exploring light, color, and movement for themselves.

Chasing Light: The Art of Impressionism

(Lecture & Art Making)

with Jenny SantaMaria

Wednesday June 10, 5-7pm

Impressionism began as a bold rejection of artistic tradition, when a group of painters stepped outside the studio to capture modern life and the changing effects of light.

In this engaging lecture, we’ll explore how artists like Manet, Monet, Renoir, and Vincent van Gogh challenged the rigid standards of the French Academy and reshaped the direction of art history.

Once criticized for their visible brushstrokes, everyday subjects, and obsession with fleeting light, these painters moved from rejection and ridicule to becoming the household names we know today. Together, we’ll examine how rebellion sparked innovation, how light became both subject and symbol, and how choosing inner vision over approval transformed culture.

The lecture concludes with a hands-on component, where participants will put these ideas into practice by reimagining Monet’s famous bridge in watercolor pencil, exploring light, color, and movement for themselves.

Meet Your Instructor:

Jenny is a multifaceted Teaching Artist dedicated to creative empowerment, bringing art history and hands-on artmaking to broad audiences through dynamic lectures and interactive workshops. Her programs are designed to make the arts accessible to all—especially those who may not see themselves as artists—while fostering confidence and critical thinking. Through the stories of artists and the historical moments that shaped them, she empowers the public with knowledge that informs, inspires, and builds character in our own time.

Additional Information:

Location: 1009 Arnold Avenue, Suite 1B, Point Pleasant, NJ 08742

Please register in advanced, space is limited - there are no refunds or exchanges for purchased classes.

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