Waterloo Bridge, London, at Dusk 1904

Monet made this of the Waterloo Bridge in London at dusk using oil paint, probably en plein air. You can almost feel the chill in the air. Imagine Monet standing there, trying to capture the fleeting light. I bet it was a struggle—the light constantly changing, the city buzzing around him. Those blues and greens, they're not just colors, they're like a mood, a feeling. The paint looks thin, like he's layering it, trying to catch the light. There’s a real immediacy in the gesture. It reminds me of Turner, the way he captured light and atmosphere. And of course, Whistler. They’re all in conversation, these painters, across time and space. Each pushing the boundaries of what painting can do. It makes you realize that painting isn't just about what you see, it's about how you feel, and how you translate that onto a canvas. It’s about being present, being open, and letting the painting guide you.