A subscriber asks about how to create a painting using tonalism. Artist/art teacher Dianne Mize demonstrates using two basic concepts. www.diannemize.com
Thank you for continuing sharing teachings about art! I found your channel by contingency and learned a lot about tonalism. Not an artist, but a writer, therefore a complete profane in matters concerning art. It was necessary for someone to enlighten the structural and technical side of tonalism. You are one of the true treasure chests, the world needs you very much. Greetings from Estonia and lots of strength and stamina in your future teachings!
Thank you Diane for teaching on this subject. I recently discovered that many of the paintings that I was drawn to are Tonalist in style. I have found very little information about how to create these paintings, however, so far. I am trying, though. It helps to have a knowledgeable guide when we are navigating unknown territory! Thank you for your guidance on this subject. I really enjoy your teaching.
Thanks Dianne...I really enjoyed this...I have just come from a newly opened Clarice Beckett exhibition, here in Mount Gambier South Australia, and you have helped me understand her works really well. I love the dreaminess of her works.
Great information! I always enjoy your videos but this is a personal favorite because I didn't know these observations about close value range and everything you share. I will definitely incorporate this in my work. I love the poetic nature of tonalism as you rut it.
I am just starting out on exploring art and feel so fortunate to have found your videos. You are truly a gifted teacher and even if I don’t have a whole lot of time left to develop significantly (beginning in my late 60’s), I’ve learned so much. Your shared technical knowledge also helps in appreciating art done by others- masters to amateurs. Thank you.
Poetic quality… thanks a million for this pure gold tip that I’m starting to use in my small oil painting landscapes. Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge Diane. Big hugs from San Miguel de Allende Mexico 😊😊
Thank you. Since I've been watching you, my painting improved. Seems so obvious to paint on toned canvas but i never tried on wet. Now I have to try this.
Thank you for this tutorial. I am a high key landscape painter and want to create more paintings in the tonalist style. This video really helped me understand what approach to take.
Great video. Looking at my paintings, they have this softened muted quality to them. I didn't know I was a Tonalist painter until now, thank you. In my confusion about Tonalism, I had thought that Tonalists painters paint by adding colours to the canvas, and then wiping away areas of colour with a cloth. Working with subtraction of paint instead of addition of paint.
Elizabeth, thanks for the complement, but there's still a lot left for me to learn about art. The more you discover, the more there IS to discover. But then, that's one thing that makes it so exciting.
DIANNE, FOR ME, YOU ARE THE BEST TEACHER ....! I AM SURE, THAT YOU DON'T NEED THAT ANYONE SAY THIS, BECAUSE YOU KNOW WHO ARE YOU. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR SHEARING YOUR KNOWLEDGE. GOD GAVE YOU THE "DON" FOR TEACHING. I AM SURE THAT YOU ENJOY A LOT THE PROCESS OF TEACHING. GOD BLESS YOU! UN SALUDO DESDE PUERTO MORELOS, MÉXICO! U.
Thank you very much for that excellent summary. To an aspiring painter your demonstration was much more helpful than a simple explanation. I guess that in painting, "seeing is learning!" ;)
Deborah, there are so many "isms" in painting that the best way to learn them is to study art history. With the break out of Impressionism in the mid-1800's, all sorts of explorations took off in various directions. But even long before Impressionism, artist's were uncovering possibilities and directions. A good place to start understanding this is Jill Poyerd's wonderful 3-part history of brushstrokes that begins with Brushstrokes (Part 1) th-cam.com/video/ipf3_sXts_o/w-d-xo.html .
As far as the artists participating in Tonalism, you have Whistler as one of the Fathers of Tonalism as well as George Inness and many of the so-called American Impressionists, etc. Many household names in American art during the 19th century were tonalists. Again this was the dominating art movement of the 19th century and has influence all landscape painters today, even those who consider themselves impressionists or plein air painters.
David, can we put a bit more perspective on this and say that each visual art movement during the 19th and 20th century, bled over to the next, either by discoveries blending into the next movement, or by total rebellion against it.
I think I have worked it out by listening very carefully throughout your demonstration to the end of this art session advice. I think I picked it out at the end, when you said something in particular. Thank you for your advice. Regards Gary. PS . but if you don;t mind tell me anyway.
Dianne Mize is one of the best art teachers on TH-cam (and in the world )
Oh my! Thanks for the complement.
Agreed!
Without doubt.
Ditto 👍🏼
Ditto 👍🏼
Thank you for continuing sharing teachings about art! I found your channel by contingency and learned a lot about tonalism. Not an artist, but a writer, therefore a complete profane in matters concerning art. It was necessary for someone to enlighten the structural and technical side of tonalism.
You are one of the true treasure chests, the world needs you very much.
Greetings from Estonia and lots of strength and stamina in your future teachings!
So glad you found us. Writing and painting are both dealing with similar concepts.
That's terrific! That adds more mood to the painting. To me, total realism is nothing more than photography. Thank you!!
There has been a lot of debate about that. The camera can do a lot of creative stuff when a creative mind is behind it.
Thank you. I’ve seen many tonalist paintings before, but I was unaware of it as a movement. I’m definitely inspired to try something new now. 😊
My pleasure. Have fun with this.
Thank you Diane for teaching on this subject. I recently discovered that many of the paintings that I was drawn to are Tonalist in style. I have found very little information about how to create these paintings, however, so far. I am trying, though. It helps to have a knowledgeable guide when we are navigating unknown territory! Thank you for your guidance on this subject. I really enjoy your teaching.
You are so welcome! It's a pleasure to do these.
The orange and amber tonalism works are some of my favorites. I wish it lasted longer so we would have more work to see.
There is plenty on line to see. Go to wikiart.org, search for Tonalism, and you will find an abundance.
I really appreciate all your Quick Tips... thank you so much!
It's a pleasure to do these.
Thank you Dianne for taking the time to post your tips.
My pleasure
This is one of your best 'Quick Tips', thank you so much. You are crystal clear on the concepts and you show how to implement them on canvas.
Thanks, Phil.
Thanks Diane for this tonalist tutorial. I’ve been searching for the nuts n bolts of tonalism and you are the only one that has handed it to us!
My pleasure. Most painters prefer approaching painting from color, so I guess there's not that much interest in tonalism.
Thanks Dianne...I really enjoyed this...I have just come from a newly opened Clarice Beckett exhibition, here in Mount Gambier South Australia, and you have helped me understand her works really well. I love the dreaminess of her works.
Wonderful!
Haven’t seen you before, and I’m happy to find you! You’re a great teacher. Have lots of ideas, and know just the picture I want to try this with.
Welcome, Jeanette.
I’ve just discovered Dianne too, I found she explained this technique very well. Definitely inspired to try it and see what develops 😀
Thank you. You are a very good teacher. I am appreciative of your time and value it greatly. I want to thank you.
It's a pleasure to do these. Thanks for watching.
Dianne thank you soo much for sharing your immense knowledge so beautifully with us.
The best teacher in the whole wide world.
Thank you
Thank you.
Fabulous, as usual. You make everything easier to understand.
Thanks.
Great information! I always enjoy your videos but this is a personal favorite because I didn't know these observations about close value range and everything you share. I will definitely incorporate this in my work. I love the poetic nature of tonalism as you rut it.
I'm delighted you found this one helpful.
What a wonderful video. Gave me lots of ideas. Thank you so much.
Great. Happy painting.
I am just starting out on exploring art and feel so fortunate to have found your videos. You are truly a gifted teacher and even if I don’t have a whole lot of time left to develop significantly (beginning in my late 60’s), I’ve learned so much. Your shared technical knowledge also helps in appreciating art done by others- masters to amateurs. Thank you.
There's no better time to begin than NOW. Who knows, you may have yet a few decades to grow as an artist.
This was wonderful Dianne. I bought your two books and am enjoying them very much.
Wonderful! Thanks.
Great tutorial. I watched your nocturne tutorial too and both these two videos have been so informative. Thank you for sharing your knowledge
Thanks for watching, Sonia. There's more. You can find them all by going to our channel page at th-cam.com/users/inthestudioartinstruction.
Very clear and helpful explanation of what atonalism is and how it can be useful. Many thanks!
Always a pleasure.
I am studying Tonalism and you laid this out for me wonderfully. Thank you ma’am..... for your kindness putting out these videos.
You're very welcome!
Fantastic teaching style. Really enjoy all your demonstrations.
Thanks.
Dianne , I have three wards to describe this video : effortless , fun & magical . Thank you 💐
Wow, thank you!
Diane, this is such a helpful explanation. I love Tonalism, and you've now given me the confidence to try. Thank you.
Have fun with it.
So helpful, Thank you so much Dianne.
So glad this is helpful.
Poetic quality… thanks a million for this pure gold tip that I’m starting to use in my small oil painting landscapes. Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge Diane. Big hugs from San Miguel de Allende Mexico 😊😊
You are so welcome!
@@IntheStudioArtInstruction thank you for your time to respond! Means a lot. We enjoy your tips!! Nice day 😊
Thank you. Since I've been watching you, my painting improved. Seems so obvious to paint on toned canvas but i never tried on wet. Now I have to try this.
I am delighted my Tips are helping you improve your painting. THAT's why I do these.
Thanks for this tips! It's really helpful.
You're an amazing teacher.
Thank you. It's a pleasure doing these.
This is my first time being acquainted with your videos. Very interesting. Thank you for sharing. I hope to watch more of you in the future.
Welcome aboard!
Brilliant video as ever!😊
Thanks.
Excellent explanation. Thanks. I really am learning to love tonalism. You’re great!!
Excellent, and thanks.
So beautifully and clearly explained. Thank you Diane
You are so welcome!
We love you Dianne❤️
What a fortunate girl am I!
Thanks Dianne - it's the small tips that accumulate and result in success!
Yes it is! I think it's a good idea to learn one thing at a time.
Great instruction, clearly delivered. The demo really clarified! Thank you !
My pleasure. Thanks for watching.
This is very interesting. Thank you so much. I have learned a lot from your quick tips.
I am delighted. Thanks for watching.
Thank you Dianne, I just learned something very important for my paintings, you're the best, aloha!🤙🙏❤️
Wonderful!
This is awesome. Can’t wait to try this. Thank you.
Have fun with it.
BONSOIR,
Merci pour ce retour sur YOU TUBE, vos explications sont toujours les bienvenues!!
Thanks for watching.
It reminds me of foggy morns, I love fog landscapes here in Louisiana, thanks for that definition of tonalism.
Thanks for watching.
Same here in east Texas. I’ve tried that foggy look, never was pleased with my attempts. Now I’m gonna try it again.
omg this is so sweet, healing and full of love thank you !!
Ahhhh, thanks.
Excellent video. Thanks for making understand such a complicated subject so simply.
My pleasure. Thanks for watching.
What a lovely lady your are, a joy to listen 🎶 to, thank you x😊
Oh thank you!
Thank you for this tutorial. I am a high key landscape painter and want to create more paintings in the tonalist style. This video really helped me understand what approach to take.
I am delighted.
Nice explanation, Dianne!
Thanks.
Great video. Looking at my paintings, they have this softened muted quality to them. I didn't know I was a Tonalist painter until now, thank you. In my confusion about Tonalism, I had thought that Tonalists painters paint by adding colours to the canvas, and then wiping away areas of colour with a cloth. Working with subtraction of paint instead of addition of paint.
That might be one way of getting there, but there are other ways, too. Tonalism is about results rather than technique.
You're amazing! you know everything about art. Love you're teaching, a second grader could understand you, that's me :)
Elizabeth, thanks for the complement, but there's still a lot left for me to learn about art. The more you discover, the more there IS to discover. But then, that's one thing that makes it so exciting.
Great video. I look forward to trying this. Thank you!
Have fun with it.
Very concise explanation of tonality. Thank you!
Thanks.
Thank you for your wonderful tips! Great learning!
You are so welcome!
awsome tip as ever, thanks Diane you rock
Thanks.
Thanks for this tutorial. Would definitely love to try it out 😊
My pleasure. Have fun with it.
Wow...such topics...only you could come up...thank you
My pleasure.
You are an excellent teacher. Thank you
Thank you!
DIANNE, FOR ME, YOU ARE THE BEST TEACHER ....!
I AM SURE, THAT YOU DON'T NEED THAT ANYONE SAY THIS, BECAUSE YOU KNOW WHO ARE YOU.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR SHEARING YOUR KNOWLEDGE.
GOD GAVE YOU THE "DON" FOR TEACHING.
I AM SURE THAT YOU ENJOY A LOT THE PROCESS OF TEACHING.
GOD BLESS YOU!
UN SALUDO DESDE PUERTO MORELOS, MÉXICO!
U.
Wow, thank you!
This is great! Thanks so much for sharing this with us.
My pleasure!
love this style very informative thank you
My pleasure.
Wonderful thank you
Love the tonalist style of painting. Thank you for the demonstration.
My pleasure.
This is great information! Thank you!
My pleasure.
You’re incredible, thank you
🙂
These quick tips are very very helpful, thank you 👍💖🙂
🙂
Thank you very much for that excellent summary. To an aspiring painter your demonstration was much more helpful than a simple explanation. I guess that in painting, "seeing is learning!" ;)
Actually, that's just the first step--it's in the doing where you really learn it.
That was a great quick tip! Thank you so much!
You're so welcome!
great explanation of Tonalism by Dianne.
Thanks.
Thank you very much .. This is really helpful and inspiring ❤❤🌷
My pleasure.
This is the best explanation I’ve heard.
Thanks.
Great explanation of how to work with values to achieve tonalism. Thanks a lot
You're very welcome!
Thank you for the clarification!
My pleasure!
So interesting thanks for the great tips you give
Thanks for watching.
Now I'm interested in tonalism. I'm starting to feel overwhelmed.
It's a fascinating world, isn't it!
Thank you for an informative video. Very helpful.
Thanks.
Thank you for your lectures.
My pleasure.
Loved that lesson, thank you
My pleasure!
What a clear and cogent explanation of tonalism.
Thanks.
wonderfully delivered lesson Thank you
My pleasure. Thanks for watching.
Awesome information....thank you very much
My pleasure. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for a very nice explanation!!
You are welcome!
Thanks Dianne. Nice informative video. I like the German painter Michael Sowa. He seems to use quite a bit of tonalism.
Thanks for adding that, Heidi.
I love tonalism, and it's a joy to paint.
Thanks for watching.
I really learn something here! Thank you very much!🎨🖼🌺
My pleasure 😊
Wonderful tip! Thank you!
My pleasure.
Really appreciate this!!
My pleasure!
Very nice tutorial
I have been afraid to commit myself to art, but this shows me how powerful art is. tonalism is beautiful!
Clara, dive into it and enjoy the journey.
Love your channel
Thanks!
Thx Dianne!
My pleasure.
I find the ‘ism’s challenging as to what is what and appreciate this tip! Would love to know how to do the other forms of painting.
Deborah, there are so many "isms" in painting that the best way to learn them is to study art history. With the break out of Impressionism in the mid-1800's, all sorts of explorations took off in various directions. But even long before Impressionism, artist's were uncovering possibilities and directions. A good place to start understanding this is Jill Poyerd's wonderful 3-part history of brushstrokes that begins with Brushstrokes (Part 1) th-cam.com/video/ipf3_sXts_o/w-d-xo.html .
As far as the artists participating in Tonalism, you have Whistler as one of the Fathers of Tonalism as well as George Inness and many of the so-called American Impressionists, etc. Many household names in American art during the 19th century were tonalists. Again this was the dominating art movement of the 19th century and has influence all landscape painters today, even those who consider themselves impressionists or plein air painters.
David, can we put a bit more perspective on this and say that each visual art movement during the 19th and 20th century, bled over to the next, either by discoveries blending into the next movement, or by total rebellion against it.
Super clear! Thank you.
You're welcome!
Fantastic....thank you!
My pleasure. Thanks for watching.
You should encourage people to go to your website. Your paintings are really wonderful. I was surprised.
Thank you so much 😀
I think I have worked it out by listening very carefully throughout your demonstration to the end of this art session advice.
I think I picked it out at the end, when you said something in particular.
Thank you for your advice.
Regards Gary.
PS . but if you don;t mind tell me anyway.
Did you guess right?
So exciting to be learning. Like taking a class in Art History. 🤓💜
Great!
Very helpful, thank you!
Thanks for watching.
I am very interested in tonalism, thank you for the video.
I love sharing these tips. Thanks for watching.
Excellent. Thank you.
My pleasure.
Thank you
So helpful. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent video thank you for sharing your thoughts;-)
My pleasure.