Tonalism <br/>(Aug. 2025)

Aug. 4, 11, 18 & 25, Monday Nights at B.Marie's Atelier & Gallery.

Tonalism was an American art movement characterized by the use of muted colors with a focus on the atmospheric effects of light. The emotional and poetic qualities of the landscape are enhanced to evoke a mood or feeling through subtle changes in tone and color.

Tonalist landscape paintings are impressions that emphasize mood and atmosphere over detail.  Explore techniques to create harmonious color palettes and subtle value shifts. Group shapes, simplify details and soften edges to create a quiet and mysterious experience.

Meets: Monday Nights, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Dates: Aug. 4, 11, 18 & 25
Location: B.Marie's Atelier & Gallery, located in the Brings Historic Building,
236 S. Scott Ave., Suite 300, Tucson, Arizona 85705

Instructor: Lisa Larrabee
Format: Lecture & demonstration, studio practice with individual feedback or one-on-one instruction.
Level: Beginner to intermediate. All levels are welcome!

Medium: Oil paint, acrylic, watercolors, and pastels are welcome!
Technique: Tonalist landscape painting
Materials: The instructor will email the materials list before the first day of class. Note that painters must use drop cloths over tabletops. Oil painters are specifically required to use Gamsol or odorless mineral spirits & dispose of their oily rags in a flammable waste can.

Tuition: $160
Status: Enroll now to reserve your seat!
Capacity: min. 3 seats, max. 7 seats
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