The world is but a canvas to our imagination

NEW Tonalist Oil Painting Course   with Jan Schmuckal  at The Inspiration Place

As the dog days of summer approach, one complaint I hear over and over again is that there just aren't enough quality art classes during the summer. Isn't that too bad? Now that you have the time to relax once the hustle and bustle of June is over, wouldn't the best thing in the world be to bring your paints outdoors and capture the changing light of nature? 

That is the beauty of the Tonalist style which is mastered by my artist friend, Jan Schmuckal.

Strip away your stress as you learn how to create emotions with paint.

 

Finally! Learn how to create oil painting in the style of Jan Schmuckal so you can develop the skills you need to make your paintings extraordinary as you explore Tonalist Techniques.

 

You will master Tonalist painting methods under Schmuckal's tutelage, building your confidence as she teaches you to paint through step-by-step videos.

Why people love the Tonalist Style

Recently, I took a survey and asked Schmuckal's painting fans why they wanted to learn about Tonalism... here is what they said:

I want to learn how to create  peaceful landscapes with beautiful color harmonies in the refined simplicity of  craftsman era style!~Millette S.


Tonalism because it just "sings" to me visually and makes my heart happy and I would love to learn the techniques to apply to my own artworks.~Carrol C.

I love Jans work and I am also interested in modern approach to tonalism.~Jim R.

I'd like to learn more about working from toned backgrounds and how it's different from working from a white canvas.~LynnK.

 
Watch this brief video about the online class. If you want to get a more in depth understanding of Tonalism, then sign up to receive more information by email.

The 7 traits you need to succeed in this class ... You already have experience with oil paints You want to gain the skills to paint more expressively You crave a creative outlet from your everyday life You desire to become a more confident artist and become proficient in the Tonalist painting style Painting makes you feel complete You want to reconnect with your younger self You need to advance your plein-air and studio work

Learn the 8 skills every master painter should know... Manipulate light and shadow Create moods that speak to the viewer Handle wet-on-wet oil painting Master under painting  Mix colors that capture the elements of nature Paint skies and trees in the style of the Tonalists Balance loose, Impressionistic brush strokes with definition and detail Evoke beauty and peace with your painting

A Word from the Artist "The changing light of day and the moods it evokes are the foundation of all my oil paintings. Each piece usually starts with a powerful, simple composition, which then evolves into a theme where strong light and shadow and deep color reside within the primary subject. Strength, mood and simplicity are my primary intentions, more so than depicting a particular place or time."~Jan Schmuckal

6 Reasons you will love this online class

More Details

• Learn to paint sunsets, trees and skies.
• Two complete projects with photo references and detailed instructions both video and written
• another bonus project to further your skills and understanding
• Seven Video Lessons for you to gain mastery
• Two pdf handouts for you to keep forever as a handy reference

"The world is but a canvas to our imagination." ~Henry David Thoreau (tweet this!)

Other blog posts you might like:

• How Gallerist, Artist, and Tonalist Jan Schmuckal Gets it all Accomplished