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Walking in the Footsteps of the Impressionists
A look into Erin Hanson's visit to France for the anniversary of impressionism
Thursday, August 1, 2024
When I was eight years old, I went to an art museum with my school class. I saw van Gogh’s Irises painting and several of Monet’s haystack pieces. That day, I decided that art could be more beautiful than real life and that I wanted to learn how to paint.
Ever since then, I have striven to capture the beautiful colors of nature on my canvas.
Erin Hanson Visits Paris
While in Paris, I visited four art museums to absorb the artwork of the impressionist era. The Impressionists were groundbreakers in the art world—they opened the door to creating art about ordinary life and scenes. They paved the way for me to make a living as a landscape painter.
If you’re in Paris, I recommend visiting a lesser-known museum called Musee Marmottan Monet. This museum occupies a home that is filled with three hundred of Monet’s paintings, all donated to the museum by Monet’s remaining heir.
Descending down the stairwell into the basement level, I walked into a wide-open room filled with Monet’s water lily paintings and other beautiful works I had previously only seen in books.
Erin Hanson at Musee de l'Orangerie
Traveling in the Footsteps of the Impressionists
From Paris, I started on a riverboat cruise with fifty of my collectors and fans. We explored many of the places the impressionists painted, such as Rouen (to see “Monet’s” cathedral), Le Havre, Etretat (the Normandy cliffs Monet painted many times), and, of course, Monet’s Garden.
Erin Hanson at Rouen Cathedral, which Monet painted thirty times
I spent two days in Giverny, capturing Monet’s water lilypond and gardens at different times of the day. It was incredible to walk around the bend and see his water lily garden for the first time–it was exactly like walking into one of Monet’s paintings. The reflections of the weeping willow leaves around the pond's edge are exactly like in his depictions!
Water Lilly Reflections by Erin Hanson, 2024
From Normandy, I rented a car and traveled south to Bordeaux. I discovered a water lily farm, which I found out was the very same farm that had supplied Monet with his water lilies. It was like getting another piece of the history puzzle: the biologist Latour-Marliac had found a way to create hybrids between hardy, white water lilies and the colorful (but less hardy) tropical lilies, thereby creating a market for water lilies as ornamental plants. He then brought his new creations to the World’s Fair in Paris, where Monet discovered colorful water lilies for the first time and decided to create his own water lily garden.
The wine country of Bordeaux was a unique experience of winding roads between small vineyards and family farms. From there, I made my way east to Provence to explore the landscapes that inspired van Gogh.
Bordeaux Vineyard by Erin Hanson, 2024
I visited Arles, where van Gogh lived, and Saint-Remy-de-Provence, where I saw his room in the asylum. I learned that a famous wind, the mistral, blows through Provence, which accounts for the movement of the sky and cypress trees van Gogh captured in his paintings. After that, I had to swing by Aix-en-Provence, where Cezanne lived. I stood in the park above his house, where he painted his favorite sideways-sloping mountain so many times.
Since I was in Provence, I spent a few days exploring the olive groves, vineyards, and high plateaus, where endless fields of lavender and sunflowers grow against the dramatic backdrop of the Swiss Alps.
Sunflowers in Provence by Erin Hanson, 2024
The trip ended in the French Riviera, where I saw turquoise waters and a rocky coastline that reminded me of Carmel-by-the-Sea. The days were long in June–sunrise at 5 AM and dusk at 10 PM. Since I always catch the dawn and sunset golden hours when I’m on photo safari, that didn’t leave much time for sleeping. (At least I caught a few catnaps during the noon hours.) I acquired years’ worth of inspiration from this trip, and I can hardly decide which painting to create next. I feel more connected to the original impressionists than ever before.
About Erin
ERIN HANSON has been painting in oils since she was 8 years old. As a teenager, she apprenticed at a mural studio where she worked on 40-foot-long paintings while selling art commissions on the side. After being told it was too hard to make a living as an artist, she got her degree in Bioengineering from UC Berkeley. Afterward, Erin became a rock climber at Red Rock Canyon, Nevada. Inspired by the colorful scenery she was climbing, she decided to return to her love of painting and create one new painting every week.
She has stuck to that decision, becoming one of the most prolific artists in history, with over 3,000 oil paintings sold to eager collectors. Erin Hanson’s style is known as "Open Impressionism" and is taught in art schools worldwide. With millions of followers, Hanson has become an iconic, driving force in the rebirth of impressionism, inspiring thousands of other artists to pick up the brush.
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Things to Do in McMinnville, OregonMcMinnville Local Area Visitors GuideThursday, April 18, 2024The Erin Hanson Gallery is nestled in the heart of Willamette Valley Wine Country and surrounded by 200 top-of-the-line wineries. The area is a hot destination renowned for its Pinot Noir, stunning vistas, delectable culinary adventures, and luxurious resorts and spas. Read More → |
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Things to Do in McMinnville, Oregon McMinnville Local Area Visitors Guide Thursday, April 18, 2024 The Erin Hanson Gallery is nestled in the heart of Willamette Valley Wine Country and surrounded by 200 top-of-the-line wineries. The area is a hot destination renowned for its Pinot Noir, stunning vistas, delectable culinary adventures, and luxurious resorts and spas. Read More → |
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Chasing The LightTravel Notes by Erin HansonFriday, December 1, 2023Travel notes of Erin Hanson's journey through the western states as she searches for beautiful light to paint. Read More → |
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91 Holiday Gift Ideas for the Art Lover in Your LifeThe Ultimate Gift Guide for Art ConnoisseursMonday, November 20, 2023Do you have an art lover in your life? It can be challenging to shop for people who love art, whether they appreciate viewing the work, collecting artwork, or creating beautiful art pieces. They have specific preferences and strong feelings about how art is presented and which art pieces they want in their homes. However, do a little bit of research. You can be the most popular gift-giver among your art connoisseur/artist friends and family! Read the following gift guide and gain inspiration for this holiday season. Read More → |
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91 Holiday Gift Ideas for the Art Lover in Your Life The Ultimate Gift Guide for Art Connoisseurs Monday, November 20, 2023 Do you have an art lover in your life? It can be challenging to shop for people who love art, whether they appreciate viewing the work, collecting artwork, or creating beautiful art pieces. They have specific preferences and strong feelings about how art is presented and which art pieces they want in their homes. However, do a little bit of research. You can be the most popular gift-giver among your art connoisseur/artist friends and family! Read the following gift guide and gain inspiration for this holiday season. Read More → |
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15 Art-Related Closing Gift Ideas for RealtorsUnique gift guide for art-loving clientsThursday, November 9, 2023Whether you represent the buyer or the seller in a transaction, a closing gift after a real estate transaction has funded can add to your client’s experience - and be used as a subtle form of marketing. Many home buyers and sellers like to take pictures of their closing gifts, which is a marketing opportunity for you. Additionally, if it is a thoughtful, well-considered gift, they will likely remember you when referring to their friends or considering future real estate transactions. Read More → |
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15 Art-Related Closing Gift Ideas for Realtors Unique gift guide for art-loving clients Thursday, November 9, 2023 Whether you represent the buyer or the seller in a transaction, a closing gift after a real estate transaction has funded can add to your client’s experience - and be used as a subtle form of marketing. Many home buyers and sellers like to take pictures of their closing gifts, which is a marketing opportunity for you. Additionally, if it is a thoughtful, well-considered gift, they will likely remember you when referring to their friends or considering future real estate transactions. Read More → |
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Follow In Erin Hanson's Footsteps: Explore the Grand Canyon Like an ArtistFollow in Erin Hanson's FootstepsTuesday, October 31, 2023If you are interested in Erin Hanson's work, this article will allow you to virtually follow in her footsteps around the canyon. You can also use it as a resource when visiting the Grand Canyon National Park. Using this guide, you can see the views Hanson portrays and watch as the park changes throughout the seasons. Read More → |
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Follow In Erin Hanson's Footsteps: Explore the Grand Canyon Like an Artist Follow in Erin Hanson's Footsteps Tuesday, October 31, 2023 If you are interested in Erin Hanson's work, this article will allow you to virtually follow in her footsteps around the canyon. You can also use it as a resource when visiting the Grand Canyon National Park. Using this guide, you can see the views Hanson portrays and watch as the park changes throughout the seasons. Read More → |
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Follow In Erin Hanson's Footsteps: Explore Zion National Park Like an ArtistWhere should artists go to paint in Zion?Friday, September 15, 2023Erin Hanson has painted the red rock cliffs and diverse ecosystem found in Zion National Park for over a decade. Explore Zion through Hanson's open impressionist paintings. Where should artists go to Zion to paint? Read More → |
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Follow In Erin Hanson's Footsteps: Explore Zion National Park Like an Artist Where should artists go to paint in Zion? Friday, September 15, 2023 Erin Hanson has painted the red rock cliffs and diverse ecosystem found in Zion National Park for over a decade. Explore Zion through Hanson's open impressionist paintings. Where should artists go to Zion to paint? Read More → |
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Go Leaf Peeping in the Northeast with Erin Hanson [Part 1]Leaf Peeping in New EnglandMonday, October 25, 2021Have you ever gone leaf peeping? Seeking out the most vibrant autumnal colors among local or far-flung trees and forests can be immensely satisfying. There is something about turning a corner to find a shock of gold and red against green or stopping at a lookout to view a patchwork of fall hues. The vibrant, seasonal colors found in trees around the world can bring a feeling of renewed energy and peace to those who go looking. Read More → |
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Go Leaf Peeping in the Northeast with Erin Hanson [Part 1] Leaf Peeping in New England Monday, October 25, 2021 Have you ever gone leaf peeping? Seeking out the most vibrant autumnal colors among local or far-flung trees and forests can be immensely satisfying. There is something about turning a corner to find a shock of gold and red against green or stopping at a lookout to view a patchwork of fall hues. The vibrant, seasonal colors found in trees around the world can bring a feeling of renewed energy and peace to those who go looking. Read More → |
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Go Leaf-Peeping on Paths Less Traveled with Erin Hanson [Part 2]Go Leaf Peeping with Erin Hanson Throughout the United StatesMonday, October 25, 2021Come on a journey with Erin as she explores the leaf-peeping paths less traveled around the United States. Read More → |
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Go Leaf-Peeping on Paths Less Traveled with Erin Hanson [Part 2] Go Leaf Peeping with Erin Hanson Throughout the United States Monday, October 25, 2021 Come on a journey with Erin as she explores the leaf-peeping paths less traveled around the United States. Read More → |
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An Ode to Water LiliesTuesday, September 14, 2021In honor of Erin Hanson's new, expansive water lilies painting, we wanted to take a moment to look back at the rich and colorful history of these luminous blooms. Read More → |
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An Ode to Water Lilies Tuesday, September 14, 2021 In honor of Erin Hanson's new, expansive water lilies painting, we wanted to take a moment to look back at the rich and colorful history of these luminous blooms. Read More → |
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The California Super BloomCalifornia Impressionist Captures the Natural PhenomenaFriday, October 6, 2017California experienced a severe drought for several years which finally broke in the winter of 2017 when torrents of rain fell from the sky and turned California the most vivid shade of green we had seen in years. The wildflowers seeds had been waiting latent in the desert floor for several years, multiplying with each year of the drought. When the heavy rains finally arrived, the deserts erupted in a natural phenomena known as the "Super Bloom". Almost overnight the California desert and hills started turning orange, yellow and purple with a Super Bloom of flowers far more abundant than the typical spring bloom. So vibrant and widespread, it was even visible from space. Read More → |
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The California Super Bloom California Impressionist Captures the Natural Phenomena Friday, October 6, 2017 California experienced a severe drought for several years which finally broke in the winter of 2017 when torrents of rain fell from the sky and turned California the most vivid shade of green we had seen in years. The wildflowers seeds had been waiting latent in the desert floor for several years, multiplying with each year of the drought. When the heavy rains finally arrived, the deserts erupted in a natural phenomena known as the "Super Bloom". Almost overnight the California desert and hills started turning orange, yellow and purple with a Super Bloom of flowers far more abundant than the typical spring bloom. So vibrant and widespread, it was even visible from space. Read More → |
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Paso Robles’s Tuscan-Style Oasis Features Erin Hanson Paintings in Their Permanent CollectionTuesday, October 3, 2017The Allegretto Vineyard Resort currently houses eleven orignal oil paintings by California impressionist Erin Hanson. This California collection features paintings of Paso Robles’s iconic rolling hills, local wildflowers, and purple jacarandas. The hotel's vast collection of works by artists from near and far are juxtaposed by vintage furniture, slices of the natural world, and locally curated details. Read More → |
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Paso Robles’s Tuscan-Style Oasis Features Erin Hanson Paintings in Their Permanent Collection Tuesday, October 3, 2017 The Allegretto Vineyard Resort currently houses eleven orignal oil paintings by California impressionist Erin Hanson. This California collection features paintings of Paso Robles’s iconic rolling hills, local wildflowers, and purple jacarandas. The hotel's vast collection of works by artists from near and far are juxtaposed by vintage furniture, slices of the natural world, and locally curated details. Read More → |
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A Profile of Borrego SpringsInspiration Comes Easily from this Vast California DesertMonday, April 25, 2016Borrego Springs is a unique town. Surrounded by a 600,000-acre State Park in San Diego County, it is the only desert community in San Diego County. This town lays in a valley and is surrounded by desert. The land stretches out to the surrounding mountains. This makes Borrego Springs an incredible spot for beautiful color combinations. The startling blue skies are a glorious contrast to the sandy desert and wildflowers, which differ from the looming mountains. Read More → |
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A Profile of Borrego Springs Inspiration Comes Easily from this Vast California Desert Monday, April 25, 2016 Borrego Springs is a unique town. Surrounded by a 600,000-acre State Park in San Diego County, it is the only desert community in San Diego County. This town lays in a valley and is surrounded by desert. The land stretches out to the surrounding mountains. This makes Borrego Springs an incredible spot for beautiful color combinations. The startling blue skies are a glorious contrast to the sandy desert and wildflowers, which differ from the looming mountains. Read More → |
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The Inspiration of Zion National ParkErin Hanson explores the National Parks for inspiration.Monday, April 4, 2016One of Erin’s favorite National Parks to paint is Zion National Park in Utah. This park features landscape that is truly incredible and worth capturing through brush strokes and photographs. The park features stark panoramas, vibrant rock formations, lush landscapes, and extreme biodiversity. Read More → |
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The Inspiration of Zion National Park Erin Hanson explores the National Parks for inspiration. Monday, April 4, 2016 One of Erin’s favorite National Parks to paint is Zion National Park in Utah. This park features landscape that is truly incredible and worth capturing through brush strokes and photographs. The park features stark panoramas, vibrant rock formations, lush landscapes, and extreme biodiversity. Read More → |
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Where to View Impressionism in Southern CaliforniaSouthern California Art Scene | Impressionism Stands StrongTuesday, February 23, 2016California is predominately known for its ultra-modern and deeply abstract artwork, which is surprising given its roots in the famed California Impressionism movement. Within the 163,696 square-miles that comprise this sprawling and diverse state are some of the nation's most important museums, galleries and art collections. Thankfully impressionism is alive and well. You just have to know where to look. Read More → |
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Where to View Impressionism in Southern California Southern California Art Scene | Impressionism Stands Strong Tuesday, February 23, 2016 California is predominately known for its ultra-modern and deeply abstract artwork, which is surprising given its roots in the famed California Impressionism movement. Within the 163,696 square-miles that comprise this sprawling and diverse state are some of the nation's most important museums, galleries and art collections. Thankfully impressionism is alive and well. You just have to know where to look. Read More → |
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Erin Hanson Returns to Paso RoblesJoin Us on the Journey to Launch Hanson's Newest CollectionSaturday, October 3, 2015Erin Hanson's 2015 fall return to California's Paso Robles has been nothing short of spectacular! A series of events marked the commencement of her much anticipated California Wine Country: Impressions in Oil by Erin Hanson collection. Also find out whose paintings are now hanging in the new Ayres hotel resort The Allegretto in Paso Robles! Read More → |
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Erin Hanson Returns to Paso Robles Join Us on the Journey to Launch Hanson's Newest Collection Saturday, October 3, 2015 Erin Hanson's 2015 fall return to California's Paso Robles has been nothing short of spectacular! A series of events marked the commencement of her much anticipated California Wine Country: Impressions in Oil by Erin Hanson collection. Also find out whose paintings are now hanging in the new Ayres hotel resort The Allegretto in Paso Robles! Read More → |
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Impressionistic Artist Launches an Immersive Paso Art & Wine ExperienceSeptember 1st – October 25th, 2015Wednesday, June 24, 2015Art and wine are perfectly paired to inspire. We invite you to explore the landscapes of California wine country and to experience the paintings they inspired. Read More → |
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Impressionistic Artist Launches an Immersive Paso Art & Wine Experience September 1st – October 25th, 2015 Wednesday, June 24, 2015 Art and wine are perfectly paired to inspire. We invite you to explore the landscapes of California wine country and to experience the paintings they inspired. Read More → |