Waves Against The Shore 1911 - 1912

Edvard Munch made this painting of Waves Against The Shore with oil on canvas, and you can really feel the process in every brushstroke. It’s almost like you’re watching him think on the canvas. The texture here is amazing. It’s not just about depicting a scene; it's about the paint itself. Look at how he handles the water, those blues and greens swirling together. The paint isn't trying to hide; it's right there on the surface. It's so physical, you can almost feel the water moving. Notice the spots of pale green and yellow in the foreground; they almost seem to glow against the darker blues. It’s as if light is trapped under the water. Munch reminds me a bit of Van Gogh, both of them using paint to express something deeply felt. Art, in the end, isn't about answers but about keeping the conversation going.