Paul Cézanne was a French painter born in Aix-en-Provence on January 19th, 1839. Starting with realism, he became one of the first impressionist painters over time. Initially, he had no plans to become a famous artist. His father wanted him to study jurisprudence, and he initially followed that path, even enrolling in the “Académie Suisse”. However, this was not his own aspiration. He eventually neglected his studies and began drawing and painting sketches. When he became an artist, the reception was not

favorable. People were shocked by his depiction of women and his use of colors. The lowest point for him was the rejection by the “École des Beaux-Arts”. Nevertheless, he did not give up. In 1895, he had his first solo exhibition in Paris, and in 1899, he had his first international exhibition at the National Gallery in Berlin, Germany.

Inspired by Camille Pissarro, he started using brighter colors, painting things more naturally and as a whole picture. He also began painting “alla prima”, quickly and without delay. Additionally, he started expressing his own view of the subject matter and used short, rhythmic strokes. Over time, he also began using his “taches colorées”, or dots of color. The process of

drawing became consistent: First, he translated the world into his drawing, a process he named “Aller sur le motif”, meaning going beyond the motif. Then, he started the process of “Sensation”, focusing on colors and forgetting what he actually saw. He attempted to bring the color onto the canvas, not the motif itself. Finally, he used his “Réalisation” to bring the reality, with the process involving forgetting what he saw and using his taches colorées.

Cézanne was an inspiration for many artists, and his influence is so significant that almost every high school student in Germany learns about him. His images are still renowned, especially his drawing “Mont Sainte-Victoire”, which depicts a mountain range in France. His paintings are wonderful, and although he explored various genres and themes, my favorite ones are his natural drawings. Most of them go beyond the motif, allowing for further imagination. Additionally, I appreciate the way he tried to show the abundance of colors. His drawings make me realize that the world is colorful and diverse. Strong shapes are not necessary, and the motif does not need to be entirely clear. I believe that colors are the most crucial aspect of his drawings, and he used them exceptionally well