Impasto is a popular painting technique that involves using unusually thick layers of paint that come out of the canvas. In this case, visible brushwork becomes another expressive means for an artist.

Ury’s most acclaimed pieces are of lamp-lit cafes at night, rendered in lively brushstrokes and impasto paint. Born on November 7, 1861 in Birnbaum, Poland (formerly Prussia), he went on to study at ...

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Image caption, Noon, or The Siesta, After Millet, Vincent Van Gogh, 1890, oil on canvas (Peter Horree / Alamy Stock Photo) Applying thick areas of paint on a canvas like this is known as impasto.

Applying thick areas of paint on a canvas like this is known as impasto. This layered, thick paint creates a visual effect that allows you to see the individual brushstrokes the artist has used.