Petsamon vuono

About this work

This painting shows a bright red wooden building by the water, with a sloped roof and a small dock jutting out. Two small boats float in deep blue water, while a rocky shore and a net-drying rack fill the foreground. Behind them, layered hills rise in rough brushstrokes of green, gray, and brown. The artist used thick paint to create texture, especially on the hills and water. This makes the scene feel alive, like you could reach in and touch the rocks or waves. Check out impasto to see how artists use thick paint like this.