Impressionism is when the idea or the 'impression' or 'feeling' that is portrayed is more important than the real image.  Most impressionists starts with a real idea or form but try to show their impression of that using colour, brushstrokes and tones.
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| Watelilies by Claude Monet | 
Monet is one of the great masters of impressionism with his romantic hazy scenes of water lilies.
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| Starry Night Rhone by Vincent Van Gogh | 
Van Gogh is another impressionist who uses colour and brushstroke to capture a feeling, such as a quiet starry night or a hot sunny afternoon nap.
 
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| Siesta by Vincent Van Gogh | 
 
Actually, many South East Asia artists are very inspired by the Impressionists such as 
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| Urban Cosmetics by Tony Leono | 
 
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