Raoul Dufy

Raoul Dufy was a French painter, watercolourist, and printmaker who had dabbled in many styles. He initially began as an impressionist, however, discovered the brush strokes and bright colours of Fauvism. He discovered Fauvism through meeting Matisse and worked in a museum designing fabric and book illustrations. While Dufy was an exceptional painter, he also created woodcuts and designs for a textile company. He also briefly worked in a Cubist style.

After experimenting with different mediums and styles he decided to focus on painting in his own distinctive style. He painted with the most vibrant and bold colours often using lines that created a playful effect. I truly enjoy his landscapes and renditions of activities, as he makes life seem so wonderful in them.

It was said that “Dufy never painted a sad picture”, and I think his art shows this. I love how colourful and original his art is and how it seems so joyous and carefree. I commend him for that.

Taken from:

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Raoul-Dufy

https://www.theartstory.org/artist/dufy-raoul/

https://www.masterworksfineart.com/artists/raoul-dufy/biography