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Blogger and I are separating. Good news though if you've been following through my site. The new blog is on my site too.
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Head on over there now please because there's a new blog post containing a full length painting video with my pallet showing. I've had a lot of requests for a full length video like this so I'm trying it out.
See you there!
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Blogger and I are separating. Good news though if you've been following through my site. The new blog is on my site too.
Here's the Link
Head on over there now please because there's a new blog post containing a full length painting video with my pallet showing. I've had a lot of requests for a full length video like this so I'm trying it out.
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#26 The Village at Night George Clausen - 25 Days of Tonalism Vol 2
Hello, and welcome to Tonalist painting with M Francis McCarthy.
Today's painting is a study painted after 'The Village at Night' by George Clausen. Note: This post is day twenty-six of 25 Days of Tonalism Vol 2.
Our video features the progression of this painting from its early underpainting stages 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!
M Francis McCarthy
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A bit about George Clausen here.
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| Painted after - 'The Village at Night' by George Clausen Study by M Francis McCarthy - Size 5x5, Oil on wood panel |
Our video features the progression of this painting from its early underpainting stages 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!
M Francis McCarthy
Landscapepainter.co.nz
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A bit about George Clausen here.
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| Original painting 'The Village at Night' by George Clausen |
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| Painted after - 'The Village at Night' by George Clausen (Detail) |
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| Painted after - 'The Village at Night' by George Clausen (Detail) |
Landscape Painters Minute #34 Edge of Town 3½x5
Welcome to the Landscape Painters Minute Series with M Francis McCarthy.
Twilights falling on the 'Edge of Town'. A lone tree stands by an old stone wall with a stream nearby. Cool and warm greys, orange, mauve and green color the scene.
This painting is available on my site. Also, if you like my work, please join my mailing list. Subscribers get special discounts in my store and access to videos not available to non-subscribers. No spam, just quality content like full-length demos and vids showing special techniques :-)
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| 'Edge of Town' by M Francis McCarthy, 3½x5 Oil on Wood Panel |
This painting is available on my site. Also, if you like my work, please join my mailing list. Subscribers get special discounts in my store and access to videos not available to non-subscribers. No spam, just quality content like full-length demos and vids showing special techniques :-)
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| 'Edge of Town' by M Francis McCarthy, 3½x5 (Detail) |
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| 'Edge of Town' by M Francis McCarthy, 3½x5 (Detail 2) |
Landscape Painters Minute #33 Autumn Breeze 8x8
Welcome to the Landscape Painters Minute Series with M Francis McCarthy.
This painting is available on my site. Also, if you like my work, please join my mailing list today. Subscribers get special discounts and access to videos not available to non-subscribers. No spam, ever, just quality content like full-length demos and vids showing special techniques :-)
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| 'Autumn Breeze' by M Francis McCarthy, 8x8 Oil on Wood Panel |
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| 'Autumn Breeze' by M Francis McCarthy, 8x8 (Detail) |
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| 'Autumn Breeze' by M Francis McCarthy, 8x8 (Detail2) |
Landscape Painters Minute #32 Stream through the Glen 3½x5
Welcome to the Landscape Painters Minute Series with M Francis McCarthy.
Dappled light breaks through the trees over this 'Stream through the Glen'. Myriad shades of red, rust gold and cream define this forest scene. I like painting quiet reflective scenes like this, really functions an antidote to the stressors of the modern world.
This painting is available on my site. Also, if you like my work, please join my mailing list today. Subscribers get special discounts and access to videos not available to non-subscribers. No spam, ever, just quality content like full-length demos and vids showing special techniques :-)
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| 'Stream through the Glen' by M Francis McCarthy, 3½x5 Oil on Wood Panel |
This painting is available on my site. Also, if you like my work, please join my mailing list today. Subscribers get special discounts and access to videos not available to non-subscribers. No spam, ever, just quality content like full-length demos and vids showing special techniques :-)
M Francis McCarthy
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| 'Stream through the Glen' by M Francis McCarthy, 3½x5(Detail) |
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| 'Stream through the Glen' by M Francis McCarthy, 3½x5(Detail 2) |
Landscape Painters Minute #31 Over the Meadow 5x7
Welcome to the Landscape Painters Minute Series with M Francis McCarthy.
Looking 'Over the Meadow' on a summer day we see a copse of trees with a meadow behind. Blue lavender, earthy greens, and hints of sienna define this pastoral scene. This scene was painted back in March of 2014, I'm happy to share it with you now.
This painting is for sale in my website store now. Please check out my online gallery and purchase one or more paintings there today.
M Francis McCarthy
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| 'Over the Meadow' by M Francis McCarthy, 5x7 Oil on Wood Panel |
This painting is for sale in my website store now. Please check out my online gallery and purchase one or more paintings there today.
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| 'Over the Meadow' by M Francis McCarthy, 5x7 (Detail) |
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| 'Over the Meadow' by M Francis McCarthy, 5x7 (Detail 2) |
Landscape Painters Minute #30 Stream by the Meadow 3½x5
Welcome to the Landscape Painters Minute Series with M Francis McCarthy.
Amber light infuses this quiet meadow scene of a 'Stream by the Meadow'. Mustard yellow, cerulean blue and opalescent cream mix with dusky green.
This painting is for sale in my website store now. Please check out my online gallery and purchase one or more paintings there today.
M Francis McCarthy
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| 'Stream by the Meadow' by M Francis McCarthy, 3½x5 Oil on Wood Panel |
This painting is for sale in my website store now. Please check out my online gallery and purchase one or more paintings there today.
M Francis McCarthy
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| 'Stream by the Meadow' by M Francis McCarthy, 3½x5 (Detail) |
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| 'Stream by the Meadow' by M Francis McCarthy, 3½x5 (Detail 2) |
Sunset Creek 7x10
Hello, and welcome to Tonalist painting with M Francis McCarthy.
Silhouetted trees hang over a meandering 'Sunset Creek'. The scene is draped in hues of amber, dusky greens and mellow gold inviting us to enjoy the quiet reflective quality of the forest at twilight
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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| 'Sunset Creek' by M Francis McCarthy, 7x10 Oil Painting on Wood |
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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Landscapepainter.co.nz
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| 'Sunset Creek' by M Francis McCarthy, 7x10 (Detail) |
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| 'Sunset Creek' by M Francis McCarthy, 7x10 (Detail) |
#25 Sunset Glow by Charles Warren Eaton - 25 Days of Tonalism Vol 2
Hello, and welcome to Tonalist painting with M Francis McCarthy.
Today's painting is a study painted after 'Moonlit Landscape' by Charles Warren Eaton. Note: This post is day twenty-five of 25 Days of Tonalism Vol 2.
Our video features the progression of this painting from its early underpainting stages 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!
M Francis McCarthy
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A bit about my study painted study painted after 'Sunset Glow' by Charles Warren Eaton; one of the all-time great Tonalists. I love doing studies after George and I always get a lot illumination from the exercise.
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| Painted after - 'Sunset Glow ' by Charles Warren Eaton Study by M Francis McCarthy - Size 5x7, Oil on wood panel |
Our video features the progression of this painting from its early underpainting stages 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!
M Francis McCarthy
Landscapepainter.co.nz
Facebook Page
A bit about my study painted study painted after 'Sunset Glow' by Charles Warren Eaton; one of the all-time great Tonalists. I love doing studies after George and I always get a lot illumination from the exercise.
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| Original painting 'Sunset Glow ' by Charles Warren Eaton |
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| Painted after - 'Sunset Glow ' by Charles Warren Eaton (Detail) |
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| Painted after - 'Sunset Glow ' by Charles Warren Eaton (Detail 2) |
Landscape Painters Minute #29 Pond Reflections 3½x3½
Welcome to the Landscape Painters Minute Series with M Francis McCarthy.
A multi colored evening sky overlooks this serene view of a tree's 'Pond Reflection'. Orange, rust lavender and mustard yellow color this tranquil scene.
This one is for sale in my website store now. Please check out my online gallery and purchase one or more paintings there today.
M Francis McCarthy
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| 'Pond Reflections' by M Francis McCarthy, 3½x3½ Oil on Wood Panel |
This one is for sale in my website store now. Please check out my online gallery and purchase one or more paintings there today.
M Francis McCarthy
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| 'Pond Reflections' by M Francis McCarthy, 3½x3½ (Detail) |
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| 'Pond Reflections' by M Francis McCarthy, 3½x3½ (Detail 2) |
Landscape Painters Minute #28 Evening Copse 3½x3½
Welcome to the Landscape Painters Minute Series with M Francis McCarthy.
A colorful sky overlooks this tranquil 'Evening Copse'. Russet, orangey yellow and cerulean blue intermingle with vibrant green and rust tones.
This one is for sale on my website store now. Please check out my online gallery and purchase one or more paintings there today.
M Francis McCarthy
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| 'Evening Copse' by M Francis McCarthy, 3½x3½ Oil on Wood Panel |
This one is for sale on my website store now. Please check out my online gallery and purchase one or more paintings there today.
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| 'Evening Copse' by M Francis McCarthy, 3½x3½ (Detail) |
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| 'Evening Copse' by M Francis McCarthy, 3½x3½ (Detail 2) |
Landscape Painters Minute #27 Down the Lane 8x10
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| 'Down the Lane' by M Francis McCarthy, 8x10 Oil on Wood Panel |
This one is for sale on my website store now. Please check out my online gallery and purchase one or more paintings there today.
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| 'Down the Lane' by M Francis McCarthy, 8x10 (Detail) |
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| 'Down the Lane' by M Francis McCarthy, 8x10 (Detail 2) |
Landscape Painters Minute #26 The Road Home 3x3
Welcome to the Landscape Painters Minute series with M Francis McCarthy.
The night is falling as we make our way along 'The Road Home'. Emerald greens, smoky blues, and opalescent creams predominate this twilight scene.
This one is for sale on my website store now. Please check out my online gallery and purchase one or more paintings there today.
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| 'The Road Home' by M Francis McCarthy, 3x3 Oil on Wood Panel |
This one is for sale on my website store now. Please check out my online gallery and purchase one or more paintings there today.
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| 'The Road Home' by M Francis McCarthy, 3x3 (Detail) |
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| 'The Road Home' by M Francis McCarthy, 3x3 (Detail 2) |
Landscape Painters Minute #25 Blue Stream 3½x3½
Welcome to the Landscape Painters Minute series with M Francis McCarthy.
Blue on blue in this night scene of a Blue Stream. Trees and bush are silhouetted against a nighttime sky.
This one is for sale on my website store now. Please check out my online gallery and purchase one or more paintings there today.
M Francis McCarthy
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| Blue Stream by M Francis McCarthy, 3½x3½ Oil on Wood Panel |
This one is for sale on my website store now. Please check out my online gallery and purchase one or more paintings there today.
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| Blue Stream by M Francis McCarthy, 3½x3½ (Detail) |
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| Blue Stream by M Francis McCarthy, 3½x3½ (Detail 2) |
Morning Haze 6x8
Hello, and welcome to Tonalist painting with M Francis McCarthy.
A path leads to shrouded trees as we walk through the 'Morning Haze'. The light from the rising sun illuminates and obfuscates the field in the distance. Cool and warm greys offset against smoky greens and pale yellow predominate this morning scene.
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.
M Francis McCarthy
Landscapepainter.co.nz
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| 'Morning Haze' by M Francis McCarthy, 6x8 Oil Painting on Wood |
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.
M Francis McCarthy
Landscapepainter.co.nz
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| 'Morning Haze' by M Francis McCarthy, 6x8 (Detail) |
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| 'Morning Haze' by M Francis McCarthy, 6x8 (Detail 2) |
#24 Sunset Glow by George Inness - 25 Days of Tonalism Vol 2
Hello, and welcome to Tonalist painting with M Francis McCarthy.
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!
M Francis McCarthy
Landscapepainter.co.nz
Facebook Page
Instagram
A bit about my study painted study painted after 'Sunset Glow' 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.
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| Painted after - 'Sunset Glow ' by George Inness Study by M Francis McCarthy - Size 5x7, Oil on wood panel |
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!
M Francis McCarthy
Landscapepainter.co.nz
Facebook Page
A bit about my study painted study painted after 'Sunset Glow' 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.
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| Original painting 'Sunset Glow ' by George Inness |
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| Painted after - 'Sunset Glow ' by George Inness (Detail) |
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| Painted after - 'Sunset Glow ' by George Inness (Detail 2) |
Tonalist Minute Series #24 Summer Dusk 3½x3½
Welcome to the Tonalist minute series by M Francis McCarthy.
Golden light infuses this scene of 'Summer Dusk' with an amber glow. Rust, mustard yellow mingle with earth greens and orange.
This one is for sale on my website store now. Please check out my online gallery and purchase one or more paintings there today.
M Francis McCarthy
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| Summer Dusk by M Francis McCarthy, 3½x3½ Oil on Wood Panel |
Golden light infuses this scene of 'Summer Dusk' with an amber glow. Rust, mustard yellow mingle with earth greens and orange.
This one is for sale on my website store now. Please check out my online gallery and purchase one or more paintings there today.
M Francis McCarthy
Landscapepainter.co.nz
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| Summer Dusk by M Francis McCarthy, 3½x3½ (Detail) |
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| Summer Dusk by M Francis McCarthy, 3½x3½ (Detail 2) |
Tonalist Minute Series #23 Tree in a Field (Morning) 5x7
Welcome to the Tonalist minute series by M Francis McCarthy.
A bright colorful sky behind a stout tree. Blues, orangy-yellows and cool greens predominate the morning scene
This one is for sale on my website store now. Please check out my online gallery and purchase one or more paintings there today.
M Francis McCarthy
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| Tree in a Field (Morning) by M Francis McCarthy, 5x7 on Wood Panel |
This one is for sale on my website store now. Please check out my online gallery and purchase one or more paintings there today.
M Francis McCarthy
Landscapepainter.co.nz
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| Tree in a Field (Morning) by M Francis McCarthy, 5x7 (Detail) |
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| Tree in a Field (Morning) by M Francis McCarthy, 5x7 (Detail 2) |
Tonalist Minute Series #21 Evening Bay 5x7
Welcome to the Tonalist minute series by M Francis McCarthy.
A tree capped knoll in partial shadow stands before an 'Evening Bay'. The suns gone down yet light still clings onto wispy clouds, painting them with cool and warm greys, smoky orange and opalescent cream.
This one is for sale on my website store now. Please check out my online gallery and purchase one or more paintings there today.
M Francis McCarthy
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| 'Evening Bay' by M Francis McCarthy, 5x7 on Wood Panel |
A tree capped knoll in partial shadow stands before an 'Evening Bay'. The suns gone down yet light still clings onto wispy clouds, painting them with cool and warm greys, smoky orange and opalescent cream.
This one is for sale on my website store now. Please check out my online gallery and purchase one or more paintings there today.
M Francis McCarthy
Landscapepainter.co.nz
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| 'Evening Bay' by M Francis McCarthy, 5x7 (Detail) |
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| 'Evening Bay' by M Francis McCarthy, 5x7 (Detail) |
Tonalist Minute Series #21 Road to Dusk 3½x5
Welcome to the Tonalist minute series by M Francis McCarthy.
Golden light suffuses this scene of a 'Road at Dusk'. Steely greys offset against amber and pale yellow in the sky over a country road with earthy greens and grasses going gold with the summer.
This one is for sale on my website store now. Please check out my online gallery and purchase one or more paintings there today.
M Francis McCarthy
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| 'Road to Dusk' by M Francis McCarthy, 3½ x5 Oil on Wood Panel |
Golden light suffuses this scene of a 'Road at Dusk'. Steely greys offset against amber and pale yellow in the sky over a country road with earthy greens and grasses going gold with the summer.
This one is for sale on my website store now. Please check out my online gallery and purchase one or more paintings there today.
M Francis McCarthy
Landscapepainter.co.nz
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| 'Road to Dusk' by M Francis McCarthy, 3½ x5 (Detail) |
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| 'Road to Dusk' by M Francis McCarthy, 3½ x5 (Detail 2) |