Meet the Artist - Impressionist Jolie of Art Dreams Sky Studio

Jolie's Impressionist Art used as Second Life's Textures for Objects and Wall Paintings 

Art emulates life through one's personal experiences. 

That said, there is no better course to take but for that of life itself. 

Just like an intimate relationship, you must first relate to art  

to attain meaning of and intimacy with it. 

So goes art in understanding its bond with our soul.

Art is subjective. Art is also one of the few things in life that can evoke divergent emotions with people. It all depends on what your eye perceives and how you interpret it.

To some, a painting may just be splashes of color on canvas without content. However, to others, when scrutinized closely this same painting may reveal itself as a calming pathway lined with beautiful flowers under a canopy of shade trees in springtime.

Jolie’s work speaks volumes to that premise.

Her artwork blossoms with the vivid use of color in digital 

brushstrokes through her deep innate passions and sensualities.

JOLIE'S DREAMERS FLOWERS

Formally taught by Masters from the Cape School of Art in Provincetown, Massachusetts, Jolie's unique style and artful techniques reflects not only her life experiences but more profoundly her quest to push beyond the boundaries from what was to what is to become.

Jolie's Bayou Ghost

After many rewarding years teaching Art in public schools, Jolie is now happily exploring new worlds in digital arts to push beyond the envelope of the past into new horizons to be appreciated by all those who seek knowledge and love for the fine arts.

ABOUT IMPRESSIONISM 

Being mindful that we all derive and emulate our artwork from personal life experiences and learn about its application by studying art history, I believe that it is important to look back in time to understand the origins of Impressionism.

In 1874, a group of artists struggling for recognition got 
together in Paris and started their own exhibition 
as an alternative to the Salon.

At that time the emphasis of the arts was based on realism. Artists gained favor through the Salon with realism as a way to market their skills to attain work from the government and other sectors of society. Impressionism was not recognized but rather frowned upon as sham. 

Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Berthe Morisot, Paul Cezanne, Edgar Degas and Alfred Sisley were all part of this group. 

Although this first exhibit of Impressionism was unsuccessful, 
it was the first independent group show of Impressionism art which later grew into a movement and style within 

its own right in the world of art.

Impressionist art got its name from thick & short brush strokes - capturing the essence of the subject by creating an “impression” 
of the image rather than delving on its details. 

The painting style is often referred to as impasto.

THE SCIENCE & USE OF COLOR IN IMPRESSIONISM

The science of color theory also played an important role in 
the development of impressionism.

jOLIE'S SOMA - The Use of vibrant complimentary colors in vivid array

The colors in impressionistic artwork are distinguished by minimal mixing to create incredibly vibrant colors which are 
quite warming to the eyes to experience. 

THE CAMERA & IMPRESSIONISTIC EXPRESSION

The most significant invention of the 19th century that 

influenced Impressionism was the camera. 

Its use helped artists study form, movement and gestures 

to capture the essence of real-life impulses.

JOLIE'S LADIES DREAM

Freezing a subject matter in place with photography allowed the Impressionists to fully understand the surroundings, its details, and the contrasts from which to view from another perspective.

Monet's Waterlillies and Japanese Bridge

This ability to use the camera transcended impressionistic painting to look beyond the frame whereby taking from real life to thoughtfully design and enrich their compositions.

Jolie's "Interlude in Tahiti."

Sharp edges are very rare for impressionism. As in this painting, "Interlude in Tahiti," Jolie offers soft coastal scenery superimposed by soft layers of natural light with floating leaves & flowers in diffused reflection, a hallmark of impressionist painting

Jolie's Impressionist Art Extends to Vase textures as a form of Biophilic expression.

Art is all around us. It is nature’s Biophilic gift.  From the simplicity of a bowl of fruit, or that of a beautiful grass field or a bustling urban square or even that of a self portrait - Impressionism is the celebration of life through our innate love for nature. 

Fractal patterns and nature’s chaotic equation of forms 
are captured with the vivid use of color and magical brush 
strokes to sooth and delight our Biophilic senses.

PIERRE AUGUSTE RENOIR "Fruits of the Midi."

 It is a joyful reminder on canvas of how we experience and 
appreciate life and all of its blessings.

"Becky Da' Boop with Da' Scoop!"