In the 19th century,Impressionistsfound constant inspiration in their bucolic surroundings.
Artists likeClaude Monetand Pierre-Auguste Renoir painteden plein airto achieve their enticing pictures of the sun-dappled outdoors.
Even today, modern-day Impressionists carry on the style in new surroundings.
Contemporary artistJoe Reimercaptures the idyllic scenery of Western Canada in his series of Impressionist-style landscape paintings.
Among his subjects are rural hay bales, forests, lakes, and the Canadian Rockies.
To achieve the incandescent quality in his work, Reimer employs a textured effect with his paintbrush.
Reimer’s meticulous technique pays off in spades, as each landscape bursts with dynamic color.
Scroll down to see a selection of Reimer’s Impressionist paintings.
Or, to purchase prints of Reimer’s work, you’ve got the option to visit hiswebsite.