FMP: Ferdinand Hodler

Ferdinand Hodler (1853-1918) was a Swiss painter who was involved in the Symbolist movement. He mostly used oil on canvas and concentrated on landscapes although, in later years, he did do some portrait work. He was fascinated by the Swiss Alps, women, death and eternal life. Hodler's works grew increasingly radical and abstract.

I particularly like his painting "Lake Thun, Symmetric Reflection" which he created in 1905 using oil on canvas.

I really like the colours in this painting and I think the use of blues and greens, together with the gentle ripples in the water, help create a calm atmosphere within the painting. I also like the mist included in the background at the base of the mountains. I think the depth achieved in this painting is amazing and I love the use of blues in the mountains.

I liked this painting so much, I tried making a decoupage out of it:

It doesn't really show in the face on photo but you can see it from the top/side. I think it turned out well and I will try this idea with other artists work.