Which artist is known for creating texture by applying thick paint to reveal brushstrokes?

• A. Vincent van Gogh
• B. Alê Abreu
• C. Andrea di Leone
• D. Edward Hopper

Answer: (A)

Texture created by laying on paint in thick layers so brushstrokes stay visible is called impasto. This method lets the raised strokes catch the light and gives the surface a tangible, energetic feel.

Vincent van Gogh is famous for using thick application of paint to reveal his brushwork. He often applied pigment so boldly that the texture itself becomes a driving part of the image, adding movement and emotion to his scenes.

Other artists mentioned are associated with different approaches: one is known for animation rather than thick pigment texture, another for precise realism with smooth surfaces, and another for styles that don’t emphasize heavy, visible brushwork. The description the question cues—thick paint and visible brushstrokes—points to van Gogh’s well-known use of impasto.