When it comes to paintings , only a few of them can be perfect for decoration at office or home. The Claude Monet paintings are one such type which can be used to adorn any space effectively. Claude Monet mainly excelled in impressionist type of painting. He painted directly by viewing the object and made use of fast and subdued colors effectively. When it comes to impressionist type of works no artist can surpass him easily.
Monet was known to paint the same scenery in different times or seasons. He was the first to use light and shade in his paintings effectively. Even today his paintings fetch large sums of money in art auctions. The paintings of Monet adorn famous art galleries and art centers and many art students try and study more about impressionist style of work by studying or understanding his form of painting. Fast brushwork was another laudable feature of his paintings which looked absolutely real. Changing seasons, trees and sky were all brought to life in huge canvases by him. Many persons have tried to imitate his great pieces of art without success. He was literally obsessed with painting the beauty of nature with its mountains, clear blue seas, flowers and mountains.