Quick Tip 234 - Tonalism

A subscriber asks about how to create a painting using tonalism. Artist/art teacher Dianne Mize demonstrates using two basic concepts.

[oldepersonne]

Dianne Mize is one of the best art teachers on YouTube (and in the world )

[unknownfilmmaker]

The orange and amber tonalism works are some of my favorites. I wish it lasted longer so we would have more work to see.

[jamesfrancis]

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. 😊

[deanweinhardtsr.]

That's terrific! That adds more mood to the painting. To me, total realism is nothing more than photography. Thank you!!

[gayletrivitt]

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.

[lmriddle]

I really appreciate all your Quick Tips... thank you so much!

[jeanetteclark]

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.

[fabrizio]

What a wonderful video. Gave me lots of ideas. Thank you so much.

[kathleenlairscey]

It reminds me of foggy morns, I love fog landscapes here in Louisiana, thanks for that definition of tonalism.

[XX-ollf]

I am studying Tonalism and you laid this out for me wonderfully. Thank you for your kindness putting out these videos.

[nomosphysis]

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!

[mysterymccarthy]

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.

[Almeys]

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.

[virginiarparker]

Thank you. You are a very good teacher. I am appreciative of your time and value it greatly. I want to thank you.

[karindungee]

Thank you Dianne for taking the time to post your tips.

[mexicoify]

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.

[grantfleming]

Very clear and helpful explanation of what atonalism is and how it can be useful. Many thanks!

[fayee]

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.

[BabciCathy]

Fabulous, as usual. You make everything easier to understand.

[joseluisderivera]

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 😊😊