Start with a colored background canvas. It’s a secret technique used by the Masters to cut the sharp glare undertones of a white primed canvas. Yellow ochre is a good color for beginners. Next, pick a photograph or an object as your study and squint at it. Yes, you read it right. Squint! What you see squinting will help you determine the blurred edges that are iconic with impressionistic paintings. Finally, decide where you would like to paint. You can paint indoors or out. Painting outside is called Plein Air. If you do paint outside, plan to work quickly. The colors in nature change during the day.
