Abstract impressionism/Definition

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According to Elaine de Kooning:[1]

Retaining the quiet uniform pattern of strokes that spread over the canvas without climax or emphasis, these followers keep the Impressionist manner of looking at the scene but leave out the scene.

According to H. H. Arnason: [2]

"Abstract Impressionism" may appear in the textures of Gston, Resnick and Vicente—although the intents of these artists are quite different from those of the Impressionists.