Woman in Red Peignoir 1910

Theo van Rysselberghe painted "Woman in Red Peignoir" with a pointillist technique, which is about as different from my approach as you can get. I am all smush and blend but this is about the opposite. Looking closely, the surface is a mosaic of tiny, distinct strokes, each a deliberate dab of pure color. It's fascinating how these individual marks come together to create the illusion of form and light. The red peignoir isn't just red. It’s built from pinks, purples, blues, and even greens, all dancing together to give the fabric its vibrant, shimmering quality. I keep coming back to her legs, though. They are rendered with these soft blues and greens that feel unexpected but so right. Each touch feels so deliberate, so confident. This reminds me of the way Signac played with color and light, always pushing the boundaries of perception. Ultimately, it’s a testament to art's power to transform how we see the world, one tiny brushstroke at a time.