Sunshine Amos

My Art Diary: Understanding Paul Cezanne Through Still life

I used to think that Paul Cezanne works were very ugly especially his still life. Impressionism may have looked ugly to the naked eye. Not until you start to look beyond just visuals of the artwork. When I was painting my second large still life painting from my Garden in a vase collection my mind just start to think about the works of Paul Cezanne especially his still life paintings and how he translate the subject matter through his artistic eyes. I began to express myself more in my new painting.
When I look at his works beyond the visuals I begin to understand why he paints still life the way he did. He was expressing emotions and artistic flair through the shape and colors while re- creating what he saw in his own creative way. Which makes me wonder." What was he thinking, look how he painted that orange in his artwork. I can feel the freedom and movement of his brush."
Right now, I am express myself more through my Still life painting. Especially in this Garden in a vase remaining collection. And I feel more excited and empowered painting with this artistic mindset.