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Tonalist Minute Series #20 Road over the Valley 3½ x5

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'Road over the Valley' by M Francis McCarthy, 3½ x5 Oil on Wood Panel
A 'Road over the Valley' on a beautiful day as clouds streak across the sky dappling the ground below with patterns of light and dark. Sky blue, clay grey and taupe over pale greens broken with rusts and earthy browns.



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'Road over the Valley' by M Francis McCarthy, 3½ x5 (Detail)
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Dawn Breaks 6x8

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'Dawn Breaks' by M Francis McCarthy, 6x8 Oil Painting on Wood
A multi-colored sky of coral, iridescent blue, pale yellow and lavender breaks soars over a copse of trees just coming out of shadow. The kind of glowing, fresh light you only see as 'Dawn Breaks'. A recent work on a textured board that I'm very happy with.



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. If you like this painting check out the store on my site, it's currently for sale. I offer free international shipping and a 100% money back guarantee that you will love your original M Francis McCarthy painting.

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'Dawn Breaks' by M Francis McCarthy, 6x8 (Detail)
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#23 Moonlit Landscape by Charles Warren Eaton - 25 Days of Tonalism Vol 2

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

Today's painting is a study painted after 'Moonlit Landscape' by Charles Warren Eaton. Note: This post is day twenty-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. BTW I now have a store on my site. Check it out and buy an original painting today!

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

Original painting 'Moonlit Landscape' by Charles Warren Eaton
Painted after - 'Moonlit Landscape' by Charles Warren Eaton (Detail)
Painted after - 'Moonlit Landscape' by Charles Warren Eaton (Detail)
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Tonalist Minute Series #19 Meadow at Dusk 3½ x5

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'Meadow at Dusk' by M Francis McCarthy, 3½ x5  Oil Painting on Wood
Dusk settles on this country scene. Violet greys, rosy creams and orange dapple the cloudy sky over fields gone yellow with the summer now setting in. The mood is tranquil and calm as light suffuses the remainder of the day.



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'Meadow at Dusk' by M Francis McCarthy, 3½ x5 (Detail)
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Tonalist Minute Series #18 Tree in a Field 3x3

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'Tree in a Field' by M Francis McCarthy, 3x3 Oil Painting on Wood

A lustrous sky of violet and golden light soars over this 'Tree in a Field'. Purples, mauve, cream and earthy greens predominate, accented with gold ochre in the grasses. This summer scene of a meadow might be a good place to put down a blanket and have a picnic.


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'Tree in a Field' by M Francis McCarthy, 3x3 (Detail)
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Tonalist Minute Series #17 Summer Twilight 6x8

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'Summer Twilight' by M Francis McCarthy, 6x8 Oil Painting on Wood

Golden voluminous clouds billow above a country scene as the 'Summer Twilight' sets in. Dusty violets, mustard yellow, and earthy greens drape the scene with a quiet, contemplative mood. This painting, deeply textured while hearkening back to the great Tonalist works of an era gone also exudes a subtle contemporary feeling.



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'Summer Twilight' by M Francis McCarthy, 6x8 (Detail)
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Tonalist Minute Series #16 Valley Road 5x7

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'Valley Road' by M Francis McCarthy, 5x7 Oil Painting on Wood
Clouds are breaking up above the tall trees skirting the 'Valley Road'. Pearlescent grays streaked with mauve, earthy greens and rusty browns predominate in this scene. A traditional take on a classic scene in this painting of a country road



I hope you are enjoying these videos/posts. I now have a store on my website that has some really nice paintings for sale, this one is slated to go up very soon. Please check out my online gallery purchase one or more paintings there today. All paintings are shipped internationally with free shipping and your satisfaction with an original M Francis McCarthy painting is guaranteed.

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'Valley Road' by M Francis McCarthy, 5x7 (Detail)
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Tonalist Minute Series #15 Morning Dew 3½ x5

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'Morning Dew' by M Francis McCarthy, 3½ x5 Oil Painting on Wood

Dawn peeks through the trees as the 'Morning Dew' starts to dry on the lush grass. Greens, lavender, and chamois yellow predominate. This painting is quiet, the fractured brush strokes all work together to create an intimate mood. If only I could get up this early every day to experience the world as fresh and new.




I hope you are enjoying these videos/posts. As always I highly value your time, attention and input. I now have a store on my website that has some really nice paintings for sale, please check it out and help support my work. All paintings are shipped internationally with free shipping and your satisfaction with an original M Francis McCarthy painting is guaranteed.

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'Morning Dew' by M Francis McCarthy, 3½ x5  (Detail)
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Tree by the Brook 12x16

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'Tree by the Brook' by M Francis McCarthy, 12x16 Oil Painting on Wood

'Tree by the Brook' is an intimate view of a forest scene with a babbling brook next to a lone redwood tree. Dusky greens, mauves and rust tones predominate. The mood is quiet and reflective as the woods embrace you. I painted this scene before as an 8x10 and thought it would be neat to do it larger.



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. If you like this painting check out the store on my site. I offer free international shipping and a 100% money back guarantee that you will love your original M Francis McCarthy painting.

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'Tree by the Brook'  by M Francis McCarthy, 12x16 (Detail)
'Tree by the Brook'  by M Francis McCarthy, 12x16 (Detail)



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#22 Sunset at Montclair by George Inness - 25 Days of Tonalism Vol 2

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

Today's painting is a study painted after 'Sunset at Montclair' by George Inness. Note: This post is day twenty-two 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. BTW I now have a store on my site. Check it out and buy an original painting!

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A bit about my study painted study painted after 'Sunset at Montclair' 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.

Original painting 'Sunset at Montclair' by George Inness
Painted after - 'Sunset at Montclair' by George Inness (Detail)
Painted after - 'Sunset at Montclair' by George Inness (Detail 2)
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Tonalist Minute Series #14 Roman Bridge 5x7

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'Roman Bridge' by M Francis McCarthy, 5x7 Oil Painting on Wood

This painting features a Roman bridge over a river in a lush country setting. Greens, mauves, greys and golden rust tones predominate this cloudy scene. This painting was based on an interesting place I saw on holiday last year in Devon. I usually eschew manmade objects in my paintings but this bridge just looked so natural in this setting that I made an exception.



I hope you enjoy these videos/posts. As always I highly value your time, attention and input. I now have a store on my website that has some really nice paintings for sale, please check it out and help support my work. All paintings shipped internationally with your satisfaction guaranteed.

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'Roman Bridge' by M Francis McCarthy, 5x7 (Detail)
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Tonalist Minute Series #13 Golden Meadow 3½x5

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'Golden Meadow' by M Francis McCarthy, 3½x5 Oil Painting on Wood

'Golden Meadow' is a 3½x5 of a scene I've painted a lot. What I love about this composition is that it reminds me of a John Francis Murphy scene (one of my favorite all-time painters). I've done this recently as a 7x10 also in Golden hues but this 3½x5 has a wider spread of coloration than it's bigger brother and I'm quite happy with it.



I hope you enjoy these videos/posts. As always I highly value your time, attention and input. I now have a store on my website that has some really nice paintings for sale, please check it out and help support my work. All paintings shipped internationally with your satisfaction guaranteed.

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'Golden Meadow' by M Francis McCarthy, 3½x5 (Detail)
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Tonalist Minute Series #12 Meadow Stream 3½x5

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'Meadow Stream' by M Francis McCarthy, 3½x5 Oil Painting on Wood
'Meadow Stream' Completed very recently, is a scene I painted back in 2011 as a 12x18. At that time that was a very large size for me. I like this scene a lot, sunset leading to twilight in the great outdoors. This 3½x5 version is better in every way than it's older brother and I'm really happy with it.



I hope you enjoy these videos/posts. As always I highly value your time, attention and input. I now have a store on my website that has some really nice paintings for sale, please check it out and help support my work. All paintings shipped internationally with your satisfaction guaranteed.

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'Meadow Stream' by M Francis McCarthy, 3½x5 (Detail)



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Tonalist Minute Series #10 Road to Dusk 5x7

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'Road to Dusk' by M Francis McCarthy, 5x7 Oil Painting on Wood

'Road to Dusk' was painted back in 2014. I've painted this scene many times. The 2014 5x7 version I'm sharing today was sold way back then but I just noticed that I have got a  more recent version up on my site in the store area. It's very interesting to note the differences.



I hope you enjoy these videos/posts please share your thoughts about this series with me. As always I highly value your time, attention and input. Also, I now have a store on my website that has some really nice paintings for sale, please check it out and buy one!

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'Road to Dusk' by M Francis McCarthy, 5x7 (Detail)
'Road to Dusk' by M Francis McCarthy, 5x7 (Detail)



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Tonalist Minute Series #10 Close to Twilight 3x3

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'Close to Twilight' by M Francis McCarthy, 3x3 Oil Painting on Wood

'Close to Twilight' was completed very recently. It's a rendition of a scene I've painted before (Much Larger). The focal point is the colorful sky that the foreground road leads us up to. I'm pretty happy with this little painting and it's currently for sale in my studio gallery.



I hope you enjoy these videos/posts please share your thoughts about this series with me. As always I highly value your time, attention and input. Also, I now have a store on my website that has some really nice paintings for sale, please check it out and buy one!

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'Close to Twilight' by M Francis McCarthy, 3x3 (Detail)
'Close to Twilight' by M Francis McCarthy, 3x3 (Detail)


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Stream through the Meadow 12x16

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'Stream through the Meadow' by M Francis McCarthy, 12x16 Oil Painting on Wood

I completed Stream through the Meadow 12x16 Last month. I'm quite happy with this painting. Unfortunately, we are missing a bit of the painting process from our video but still worth a view. This painting is hanging in my studio and also is for sale on my store located here.



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.

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'Stream through the Meadow'  by M Francis McCarthy, 12x16 (Detail)
'Stream through the Meadow'  by M Francis McCarthy, 12x16 (Detail)

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

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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 twenty-one 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 'Summertime' by John Francis Murphy; 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 'Summertime' by John Francis Murphy
Painted after - 'Summertime' by John Francis Murphy (Detail)
Painted after - 'Summertime' by John Francis Murphy (Detail)
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Tonalist Minute Series #9 Dawn Breaking 3x3

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'Dawn Breaking' by M Francis McCarthy,3x3 Oil Painting on Wood

Dawn Breaking is the second 3x3 I ever did. This painting is all about the myriad colors in the sky The trees on each side and the road are there to frame and support the sky. I confess I'm very fascinated with miniatures at the moment. This painting is currently for sale at Burning Issues Gallery here in Whangarei



I hope you enjoy these videos/posts and please share your thoughts about this series with me. As always I highly value your time, attention and input. Also, I now have a store on my website that has some really nice paintings for sale, please check it out and buy one!

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'Dawn Breaking' by M Francis McCarthy, 7x7 (Detail)
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Tonalist Minute Series #8 Heading West 7x7

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'Heading West' by M Francis McCarthy,7x7 Oil Painting on Wood

'Heading West 7x7 was completed back in July/August of this year. Its a study for a larger painting that I did in August. I'm happy with both paintings but unfortunately, a huge chunk of the video went missing for the larger version so I won't be sharing that anytime soon. Heading west is a type of scene I like to paint best, nice road int the sunset with some lush tree and a lot of emotion.



I hope you enjoy these videos/posts and please share your thoughts about this series with me. As always I highly value your time, attention and input. Also, I now have a store on my website that has some really nice paintings for sale, please check it out!

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'Heading West' by M Francis McCarthy, 7x7 (Detail)
'Heading West' by M Francis McCarthy, 7x7 (Detail)

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Tonalist Minute Series #7 Into Twilight 3x3

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'Into Twilight' by M Francis McCarthy, 3x3 Oil Painting on Wood

'Into Twilight' 3x3 completed recently is a scene I also painted once before as an 8x8 back in 2013. I' really happy with the way the 3x3 mini version turned out, especially the sky. Into Twilight is the first 3x3 I did a second color pass on. It just needed it. For the most part, I'm trying to keep these little paintings to one color pass but as always quality must win out. If I see something that needs doing, I do it.



I hope you enjoy these videos/posts and please share your thoughts about this series with me. As always I highly value your time, attention and input. Also, I now have a store on my website that has some really nice paintings for sale, please check it out!

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'Into Twilight' by M Francis McCarthy, 3x3 (Detail)
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