The Three Fundamental Principles Of The Australian Tonal Impressionist Method
Australian-Scott Max Meldrum (1875-1955) developed his painting method and philosophy after a long stay in Europe researching the works of the old masters; in particular Velazquez’s. He also studied briefly at the Colarossi and Julian ateliers in Paris and read extensively the new treatises in optics and light which were being published at the time. All these sources of knowledge informed his particular painting system which on his return to Australia became the foundation of his school and the artistic movement that followed. When one study the method under the guidance of an experienced instructor there are many ideas and advise given along the way. I think it is of great benefit to the student though to separate what we could call a a fundamental principle from secondary ones or corollaries. The most basic concept is that all images are a collection of abstract flat shapes on your retinas. Or in other words images on the back of your eyes are like the pictures on your TV s...