Thunersee mit Stockhornkette 1924

Cuno Amiet made this painting, Thunersee mit Stockhornkette, with oils, and it looks like he was really in the zone, letting the process guide him. I love how the paint is laid down in these soft, watery blues. It's not about detail, but about feeling the cool air and the way light bounces off the water. See that little squiggle of pink in the mountains? It’s like a secret note, a little surprise that makes you look closer. And the way the white sail almost disappears into the sky? Beautiful. Amiet reminds me of Emil Nolde, another artist who wasn't afraid to let color do the talking. Both of them show us that painting isn't about copying what you see, but about finding a way to share what you feel. It's a conversation, and we're all invited to join in.