The sketch in acrylic on site (The riverbank) 2011

Alfred Freddy Krupa made this acrylic sketch of a riverbank in no particular year. It's more about capturing a moment than fussing with details, right? The juicy, quick strokes of color are laid down wet-on-wet, so the different shades blend, creating this hazy, dreamlike effect. Look at the way he uses the blues and greens to suggest the light reflecting off the water. It's not about a photographic rendering of the scene; it’s about the feeling of being there, by the river. Take a look at those little dashes of red near the center, how they vibrate against the greens, and push the whole thing forward. It's a small detail, but it gives the painting its oomph. Like with the impressionists, it’s all about capturing a transient experience. You can almost feel the humidity in the air. It's a reminder that art is often about the experience, the fleeting moment, rather than the finished product.