Weasels Playing 1911

Franz Marc made this painting, "Weasels Playing," using oil on canvas, and honestly, it's a riot of color. It's like he’s not just painting what he sees, but what he *feels*. I can imagine Marc, brush in hand, laying down those bold strokes of red and green, building up this vibrant world. Look at those trees, they’re not just standing there, they’re practically dancing! And the weasels, they're a blur of playful energy. The paint is fairly thin, which allows the colours to pop against one another, in some places, while in other areas the colours combine. You know, it reminds me a bit of Matisse, but with a wilder, more untamed energy. It’s like Marc is saying, "Let’s forget about what things are supposed to look like and just go with the flow." I feel inspired seeing all those strokes that communicate this feeling. It’s that kind of freedom that keeps the conversation of painting alive.