Impressionism has had a lasting impact on contemporary art, and many contemporary artists still use the impressionistic techniques such as the focus on light and color, loose brushstrokes, the use of light and shadow, and a limited palette to create mood. South African artist J
anet Dirksen uses impressionism in her paintings to depict nature and the landscape with a contemporary twist, whilst
Nicole Pletts depicts everyday life and cityscapes in her works, in a casual and natural way.
