Impressionist Painting with Acrylics: Techniques for Urban Scenes
Impressionism and Influences
A course by Hashim Akib , Instructor for Impressionist painting with acrylics
Joined March 2022
About the video: Impressionism and Influences
Overview
“In this lesson I will talk about the artists that influenced me and an overview of Impressionism and Impressionist artists who have influenced me. ”
In this video lesson Hashim Akib addresses the topic: Impressionism and Influences, which is part of the Domestika online course: Impressionist Painting with Acrylics: Techniques for Urban Scenes. Learn how to create vibrant impressionistic paintings using acrylics, focusing on dynamic street scenes and color techniques..
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson, I'm going to tell you something about Impressionism and the effect it had on modern art. And also, I'm going to be telling you about some of the artists of that period who really influenced my work. Initially, I think it's good to start by letting you know what happened before Impressionism. So I've got some examples here of the before, during and after. So before Impressionism, there was French realism. And I have a couple of examples here by an artist called Gustave Courbet. And you'll notice it's very realistic. It's very dark and light, so very tonal. Everything's very t...”
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Course summary for: Impressionist Painting with Acrylics: Techniques for Urban Scenes
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Category
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Areas
Acrylic Painting, Fine Arts, Painting

Hashim Akib
A course by Hashim Akib
Hashim Akib, also known as ‘Hash,’ is a professional acrylic artist based in the UK, specializing in bold, impressionistic techniques. Over his career, Hash has authored four bestselling art books, taught across various institutions, and worked with major brands like the Royal Mail and Daler Rowney. His work has been featured in galleries and publications worldwide, and he is known for his vibrant street scenes and mastery of acrylics. With years of teaching experience, Hash brings a wealth of knowledge, encouraging students to embrace a confident, expressive approach to painting.
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