From Suursaari Island 1902

Magnus Enckell captured this coastal scene, titled 'From Suursaari Island' in loose brushstrokes and a dreamy palette. I wonder, what was it like for him to stand there, on that beach, mixing his paints? It’s a scene of soft browns, blues, and greys, where the land meets the sea, and I bet he mixed those colours and added water to the pigment, so that the brush would glide quickly and wetly across the canvas. Look at how Enckell builds up the texture, using layers of thin paint to create a sense of depth and atmosphere. You can almost feel the cool, damp air and hear the gentle lapping of the waves against the shore! It reminds me a little of Whistler, doesn’t it? These artists, like Enckell, keep the conversation of painting going through their own interpretation. It's a reminder that, as artists, we’re all kind of standing on the shoulders of giants, playing and experimenting, and trying to make something new!