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#20 Moonlit Forest by Charles Warren Eaton - 25 Days of Tonalism Vol 2

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Painted after - 'Moonlit Forest' by Charles Warren Eaton Study by M Francis McCarthy - Size 5x7, Oil on wood panel
Today's painting is a study painted after 'Moonlit Forest' by Charles Warren Eaton. Note: This post is day twenty of 25 Days of Tonalism Vol 2.



Our video features the progression of this painting from its early underpainting stages on up through the final finishing brushwork. Also, watch the video for extended insight and commentary.

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A bit about my study painted study painted after 'Moonlit Forest' by Charles Warren Eaton; one of the all-time great Tonalists. I love doing studies after Charles and I always get a lot illumination from the exercise.


Original painting 'Moonlit Forest' by Charles Warren Eaton
Painted after - 'Moonlit Forest' by Charles Warren Eaton (Detail)
Painted after - 'Moonlit Forest' by Charles Warren Eaton (Detail 2)






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#19 Medfield Massachusetts by George Inness - 25 Days of Tonalism Vol 2

 Hello, and welcome to Tonalist painting with M Francis McCarthy.

Painted after - 'Medfield Massachusetts' by George Inness Study by M Francis McCarthy - Size 5x7, Oil on wood panel
Today's painting is a study painted after 'Medfield Massachusetts' by George Inness. Note: This post is day nineteen of 25 Days of Tonalism Vol 2.



Our video features the progression of this painting from its early underpainting stages on up through the final finishing brushwork. Also, watch the video for extended insight and commentary.

M Francis McCarthy
Landscapepainter.co.nz


A bit about my study painted study painted after 'Medfield Massachusetts' by George Inness; one of the all-time great Tonalists. I love doing studies after George and I always get a lot illumination from the exercise.

To see more of my work, visit my site here

Original painting 'Medfield Massachusetts' by George Inness
Painted after - 'Medfield Massachusetts' by George Inness (Detail)
Painted after - 'Medfield Massachusetts' by George Inness (Detail 2)


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#18 Wooded River Landscape John Francis Murphy - 25 Days of Tonalism Vol 2

 Hello, and welcome to Tonalist painting with M Francis McCarthy.

Painted after - 'Wooded River' by J Francis Murphy Study by M Francis McCarthy - Size 5x7, Oil on wood panel

Today's painting is a study painted after 'Wooded River Landscape'  by John Francis Murphy. Note: This post is day eighteen of 25 Days of Tonalism Vol 2.



Our video features the progression of this painting from its early underpainting stages on up through the final finishing brushwork. Also, watch the video for extended insight and commentary.

M Francis McCarthy
Landscapepainter.co.nz


A bit about my study painted study painted after 'Wooded River Landscape' by John Francis Murphy; John Francis Murphy, one of the all-time great Tonalists. I love doing studies after John and I always get a lot illumination from the exercise.

To see more of my work, visit my site here

Original painting 'Wooded River Landscape' by John Francis Murphy
Painted after - 'Wooded River Landscape' by John Francis Murphy (Detail)
Painted after - 'Wooded River Landscape' by John Francis Murphy (Detail 2)

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#17 Moonlight, Tarpon Springs by George Inness - 25 Days of Tonalism Vol 2

 Hello, and welcome to Tonalist painting with M Francis McCarthy.

Painted after - 'Moonlight, Tarpon Springs' by George Inness Study by M Francis McCarthy - Size 5x7, Oil on wood panel
Today's painting is a study painted after 'Moonlight, Tarpon Springs by George Inness. Note: This post is day seventeen of 25 Days of Tonalism Vol 2.



Our video features the progression of this painting from its early underpainting stages on up through the final finishing brushwork. Also, watch the video for extended insight and commentary.

M Francis McCarthy
Landscapepainter.co.nz


A bit about my study painted study painted after 'Moonlight, Tarpon Springs' by George Inness is one of the all-time great Tonalists. I love doing studies after George and I always get a lot illumination from the exercise.

To see more of my work, visit my site here

Original painting 'Moonlight, Tarpon Springs by George Inness
Painted after - 'Moonlight, Tarpon Springs by George Inness (Detail)
Painted after - 'Moonlight, Tarpon Springs by George Inness(Detail 2)

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#16 Summertime John Francis Murphy - 25 Days of Tonalism Vol 2

 Hello, and welcome to Tonalist painting with M Francis McCarthy.

Painted after - 'Summertime' by John Francis Murphy Study by M Francis McCarthy - Size 5x7, Oil on wood panel

Today's painting is a study painted after 'Summertime'  by John Francis Murphy. Note: This post is day sixteen of 25 Days of Tonalism Vol 2.



Our video features the progression of this painting from its early underpainting stages on up through the final finishing brushwork. Also, watch the video for extended insight and commentary.

M Francis McCarthy
Landscapepainter.co.nz


A bit about my study painted study painted after 'Summertime' by John Francis Murphy; John Francis Murphy, one of the all-time great Tonalists. I love doing studies after John and I always get a lot illumination from the exercise.

To see more of my work, visit my site here

Original painting 'Summertime' by John Francis Murphy
Painted after - 'Summertime' by John Francis Murphy (Detail)
Painted after - 'Summertime' by John Francis Murphy (Detail 2)
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#15 - Summer Evening by Frank C. Peyraud -25 Days of Tonalism Vol 2

Hello, and welcome to Tonalist painting with M Francis McCarthy.

Painted after - 'Summer Evening' by Frank C. Peyraud Study by M Francis McCarthy - Size 5x7, Oil on wood panel
Today's painting is a study painted after 'Summer Evening' by Frank C. Peyraud. Note: This post is day fifteen of 25 Days of Tonalism Vol 2.



Our video features the progression of this painting from its early underpainting stages on up through the final finishing brushwork. Also, watch the video for extended insight and commentary.

M Francis McCarthy
Landscapepainter.co.nz


A bit about my study painted study painted after 'Summer Evening' by Frank C. Peyraud; I did a study after Frank Peyraud in our last series of 25 Days of Tonalism. I don't know much about Frank but here's a Link to some info I did find.

To see more of my work, visit my site here.

Original painting 'Summer Evening' by Frank C. Peyraud
Painted after -  'Summer Evening' by Frank C. Peyraud (Detail)
Painted after -  'Summer Evening' by Frank C. Peyraud (Detail 2)


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#14 - Landscape - Julius Jacobus van de Sande Bakhuyzen - 25 Days of Tonalism Vol 2

Hello, and welcome to Tonalist painting with M Francis McCarthy.

Painted after - 'Landscape' by Julius van de Sande Bakhuyzen Study by M Francis McCarthy - Size 5x7, Oil on wood panel

Today's painting is a study painted after 'Landscape' by Julius Jacobus van de Sande Bakhuyzen. Note: This post is day fourteen of 25 Days of Tonalism Vol 2.



Our video features the progression of this painting from its early underpainting stages on up through the final finishing brushwork. Also, watch the video for extended insight and commentary.

M Francis McCarthy
Landscapepainter.co.nz


A bit about my study painted study painted after 'Landscape' by Julius Jacobus van de Sande Bakhuyzen; A very interesting painting by this Dutch Tonalist painter. I learned a lot from doing this study.

To see more of my work, visit my site here.

Original painting 'Landscape' by Julius Jacobus van de Sande Bakhuyzen
Painted after - 'Landscape' by Julius Jacobus van de Sande Bakhuyzen (Detail)
Painted after - 'Landscape' by Julius Jacobus van de Sande Bakhuyzen (Detail)

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#13 - Landscape by George Inness - 25 Days of Tonalism Vol 2

Hello, and welcome to Tonalist painting with M Francis McCarthy.

Painted after - 'Landscape' by George Inness Study by M Francis McCarthy - Size 5x7, Oil on wood panel

Today's painting is a study painted after 'Landscape' by George Inness. Note: This post is day thirteen of 25 Days of Tonalism Vol 2.



Our video features the progression of this painting from its early underpainting stages on up through the final finishing brushwork. Also, watch the video for extended insight and commentary.


M Francis McCarthy
Landscapepainter.co.nz


A bit about my study painted study painted after 'Landscape' by George Inness; A super colorful Inness today. I learned a lot from doing this study.

To see more of my work, visit my site here.

Original painting 'Landscape' by George Inness
Painted after - 'Landscape' by George Inness (Detail)
Painted after - 'Landscape' by George Inness (Detail 2)

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#12 - Lennox Woods by Charles Warren Eaton - 25 Days of Tonalism Vol 2

Hello, and welcome to Tonalist painting with M Francis McCarthy.

Painted after - 'Lennox Woods' by Charles Warren Eaton  Study by M Francis McCarthy - Size 5x7, Oil on wood panel

Today's painting is a study painted after 'Lennox Woods' by Charles Warren Eaton Note: This post is day twelve of 25 Days of Tonalism Vol 2.



Our video features the progression of this painting from its early underpainting stages on up through the final finishing brushwork. Also, watch the video for extended insight and commentary.


M Francis McCarthy
Landscapepainter.co.nz


A bit about my study painted study painted after 'Lennox Woods' by Charles Warren Eaton; Charles was one of the top Tonalist painters ever. He was well known for painting white pines like the ones in this painting.

To see more of my work, visit my site here.

Original painting 'Lennox Woods' by Charles Warren Eaton
Painted after - 'Lennox Woods' by Charles Warren Eaton (Detail)

Painted after - 'Lennox Woods' by Charles Warren Eaton (Detail2)

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#11 - Tomas Moran - Borda Ponds Mexico - 25 Days of Tonalism Vol 2

 Hello, and welcome to Tonalist painting with M Francis McCarthy.

Painted after - 'Borda Ponds' by Tomas Moran Study by M Francis McCarthy - Size 5x7, Oil on wood panel

Today's painting is a study painted after 'Borda Ponds' by Tomas Moran Note: This post is day eleven of 25 Days of Tonalism Vol 2.



Our video features the progression of this painting from its early underpainting stages on up through the final finishing brushwork. Also, watch the video for extended insight and commentary.

M Francis McCarthy
Landscapepainter.co.nz


A bit about my study painted study painted after  'Borda Ponds' by Tomas Moran; Tomas wasn't really a Tonalist but this painting he did has Tonal overtones.

To see more of my work, visit my site here

Original painting 'Borda Ponds' by Tomas Moran
Painted after -  'Borda Ponds' by Tomas Moran  (Detail)
Painted after -  'Borda Ponds' by Tomas Moran  (Detail)


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#10 - Birge Harrison Shady Valley - 25 Days of Tonalism Vol 2

 Hello, and welcome to Tonalist painting with M Francis McCarthy.

Painted after - 'Shady Valley' by Birge Harrison Study by M Francis McCarthy - Size 5x7, Oil on wood panel
Today's painting is a study painted after 'Shady Valley' by Birge Harrison Note: This post is day ten of 25 Days of Tonalism Vol 2.



Our video features the progression of this painting from its early underpainting stages on up through the final finishing brushwork. Also, watch the video for extended insight and commentary.

M Francis McCarthy
Landscapepainter.co.nz


A bit about my study painted study painted after  'Shady Valley' by Birge Harrison; Birge Harrison also wrote a great book on painting called 'Landscape painting'.

To see more of my work, visit my site here

Original painting 'Shady Valley' by Birge Harrison
Painted after -  'Shady Valley' by Birge Harrison (Detail)
Painted after -  'Shady Valley' by Birge Harrison (Detail 2)


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#9 Connecticut Scene at Branchville by Julian Alden Weir - 25 Days of Tonalism Vol 2

 Hello, and welcome to Tonalist painting with M Francis McCarthy.

Painted after - 'Connecticut Scene' by Alden Weir Study by M Francis McCarthy - Size 5x7, Oil on wood panel
Today's painting is a study painted after  'Connecticut Scene' by Alden Weir. Note: This post is day nine of 25 Days of Tonalism Vol 2.



Our video features the progression of this painting from its early underpainting stages on up through the final finishing brushwork. Also, watch the video for extended insight and commentary.

M Francis McCarthy
Landscapepainter.co.nz


A bit about my study painted study painted after  'Connecticut Scene' by Alden Weir; Alden Weir was primarily considered to be an American Impressionist, he did work in a Tonalist vein as well.

To see more of my work, visit my site here
Original painting 'Connecticut Scene' by Alden Weir
Painted after -  'Connecticut Scene' by Alden Weir(Detail)
Painted after -  'Connecticut Scene' by Alden Weir(Detail 2)

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Silent Pond 14x14

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'Silent Pond' by M Francis McCarthy, 14x14 Oil Painting on Wood Panel

This weeks painting is 'Silent Pond', 14x14



Our video features the progression of this painting from its early underpainting stages on up through the final finishing brushwork. Also, watch the video for extended insight and commentary into this painting and landscape painting in general.


M Francis McCarthy
Landscapepainter.co.nz


A bit about 'Silent Pond', 14x14; Completed recently, this scene was based on a reference photo I took many years ago in California.

To see more of my work, visit my site here.

 'Silent Pond' by M Francis McCarthy, 14x14 (detail)
 'Silent Pond' by M Francis McCarthy, 14x14 (detail 2)
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#8 Golden Hour by Granvill Redmond - 25 Days of Tonalism Vol 2

 Hello, and welcome to Tonalist painting with M Francis McCarthy.

Painted after - 'Golden Hour' by Granvill Redmond Study by M Francis McCarthy - Size 5x7, Oil on wood panel
Today's painting is a study painted after 'Golden Hour' by Granvill Redmond Study. Note: This post is day eight of 25 Days of Tonalism Vol 2.



Our video features the progression of this painting from its early underpainting stages on up through the final finishing brushwork. Also, watch the video for extended insight and commentary.

M Francis McCarthy
Landscapepainter.co.nz


A bit about my study painted study painted after  'Golden Hour' by Granvill Redmond Study; Granville was a Tonalist painter from California. I really like the tones in this painting and the way he simplified nature.

To see more of my work, visit my site here

Original painting  'Golden Hour' by Granvill Redmond
Painted after -  'Golden Hour' by Granvill Redmond (Detail)
Painted after -  'Golden Hour' by Granvill Redmond (Detail)

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Silent Pond 5x5

Hello, and welcome to Tonalist painting with M Francis McCarthy.

'Silent Pond' by M Francis McCarthy, 5x5 Oil Painting on Wood Panel

This weeks painting is 'Silent Pond', 5x5



Our video features the progression of this painting from its early underpainting stages on up through the final finishing brushwork. Also, watch the video for extended insight and commentary into this painting and landscape painting in general.


M Francis McCarthy
Landscapepainter.co.nz


A bit about 'Silent Pond', 5x5; Completed recently, this scene was based on a reference photo I took many years ago in California.

To see more of my work, visit my site here.

 'Silent Pond' by M Francis McCarthy, 5x5 (detail)
 'Silent Pond' by M Francis McCarthy, 5x5 (detail 2)
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#7 At Evening by Arthur Wesley Dow - 25 Days of Tonalism Vol 2

 Hello, and welcome to Tonalist painting with M Francis McCarthy.

Painted after - 'At Evening' by Arthur Wesley Dow Study by M Francis McCarthy - Size 5x7, Oil on wood panel
Today's painting is a study painted after 'At Evening' by Arthur Wesley Dow. Note: This post is day three of 25 Days of Tonalism Vol 2.



Our video features the progression of this painting from its early underpainting stages on up through the final finishing brushwork. Also, watch the video for extended insight and commentary.

M Francis McCarthy
Landscapepainter.co.nz


A bit about my study painted study painted after  'At Evening' by Arthur Wesley Dow; I likre Dow's painting quite a lot and I'm also happy with my study.

To see more of my work, visit my site here

Original painting 'At Evening' by Arthur Wesley Dow
Painted after - 'At Evening' by Arthur Wesley Dow (Detail)
Painted after - 'At Evening' by Arthur Wesley Dow (Detail 2)

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Creek at Dusk 12x16

Hello, and welcome to Tonalist painting with M Francis McCarthy.

'Creek at Dusk' by M Francis McCarthy, 12x16 Oil Painting on Wood Panel

This weeks painting is 'Creek at Dusk' 12x16.



Our video features the progression of this painting from its early underpainting stages on up through the final finishing brushwork. Also, watch the video for extended insight and commentary into this painting and landscape painting in general.


M Francis McCarthy
Landscapepainter.co.nz


A bit about 'Creek at Dusk' 12x16; Completed recently, reference this scene was reference photo I took while on holiday in England.

To see more of my work, visit my site here.

 'Creek at Dusk' by M Francis McCarthy, 12x16 (detail)
 'Creek at Dusk' by M Francis McCarthy, 12x16 (detail 2)

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#6 Moonlit Landscape by Birge Harrison - 25 Days of Tonalism Vol 2

 Hello, and welcome to Tonalist painting with M Francis McCarthy.

Painted after - 'Moonlit Landscape' by Birge Harrison Study by M Francis McCarthy - Size 5x7, Oil on wood panel

Today's painting is a study painted after 'Moonlit Landscape' by Birge Harrison. Note: This post is day three of 25 Days of Tonalism Vol 2.



Our video features the progression of this painting from its early underpainting stages on up through the final finishing brushwork. Also, watch the video for extended insight and commentary.


M Francis McCarthy
Landscapepainter.co.nz


A bit about my study painted study painted after 'Moonlit Landscape' by Birge Harrison; Birge Harrison was a second generation Tonalist. He wrote a great book on painting you can download here.


To see more of my work, visit my site here

Original painting 'Moonlit Landscape' by Birge Harrison
Painted after - 'Moonlit Landscape' by Birge Harrison (Detail)
Painted after - 'Moonlit Landscape' by Birge Harrison (Detail 2)



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Creek at Dusk 5x7

Hello, and welcome to Tonalist painting with M Francis McCarthy.

'Creek at Dusk' by M Francis McCarthy, 5x7 Oil Painting on Wood Panel

This weeks painting is 'Creek at Dusk' 5x7.



Our video features the progression of this painting from its early underpainting stages on up through the final finishing brushwork. Also, watch the video for extended insight and commentary into this painting and landscape painting in general.


M Francis McCarthy
Landscapepainter.co.nz


A bit about 'Creek at Dusk' 5x7; Completed recently, reference this scene was reference photo I took while on holiday in England. The larger version (12x16) will be featured here next week.

To see more of my work, visit my site here.

 'Creek at Dusk' by M Francis McCarthy, 5x7 (detail)
 'Creek at Dusk' by M Francis McCarthy, 5x7 (detail 2)

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#5 Durham, Connecticut by George Inness - 25 Days of Tonalism Vol 2

 Hello, and welcome to Tonalist painting with M Francis McCarthy.

Painted after - 'Durham, Connecticut - George Inness Study by M Francis McCarthy - Size 5x7, Oil on wood panel

Today's painting is a study painted after Durham Connecticut by George Inness. Note: This post is day three of 25 Days of Tonalism Vol 2.




Our video features the progression of this painting from its early underpainting stages on up through the final finishing brushwork. Also, watch the video for extended insight and commentary.


M Francis McCarthy
Landscapepainter.co.nz

A bit about my study painted study painted after Durham, Connecticut by George Inness; George Inness, really the greatest landscape painter. I enjoyed doing this study and learned a lot.

To see more of my work, visit my site here

Original painting Durham, Connecticut by George Inness

Painted after - Durham, Connecticut by George Inness (Detail)

Painted after - Durham, Connecticut by George Inness (Detail 2)



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