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Ion Pacea painted this 'House by the Sea' with bold strokes of color. The thick impasto suggests oil paint, applied with evident enthusiasm. Pacea's choice of this medium is significant. Unlike the smooth, refined surfaces often associated with academic painting, oil allows for a tactile, expressive approach. Look closely at the surface – you can almost feel the energy of the artist's hand as he built up layers of pigment. This directness aligns Pacea with a lineage of artists who prioritize process over polish, emphasizing the inherent qualities of the material and the act of making itself. The resulting texture, weight, and form all contribute to the artwork’s visual impact, reflecting a deep engagement with the traditions of painting, alongside a contemporary sensibility. Ultimately, Pacea's painting reminds us that art is not just about the image it represents, but also about the materials, the making, and the context in which it was created.