Ah...Claude Monet. The figure of the Impressionist movement. The master for capturing the ever-changing effects of light, color, and atmosphere. Painting gardens, rivers, skies, and everyday scenes. Observing them at different times of day and in varying weather to show how light transforms everything. His brushstrokes were loose and vibrant, mastering the sense of movement and life. His paintings encourage us to slow down, notice the small details, and appreciate the beauty in his scenes. Take this short story as a chance to pause, dive and contemplate.