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#15 - Summer Evening by Frank C. Peyraud -25 Days of Tonalism Vol 2

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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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Tree by the Stream 12x12

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'Tree by the Stream' by M Francis McCarthy, 12x12 Oil Painting on Wood Panel

This weeks painting is 'Tree by the Stream' 12x12.



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 'Tree by the Stream' 12x12; Completed recently, this scene is based on a photo I took while in merry old England. 

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

'Tree by the Stream' 12x12 by M Francis McCarthy (detail)
'Tree by the Stream' 12x12 by M Francis McCarthy (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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Tree by the Stream 5x5

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'Tree by the Stream' by M Francis McCarthy, 5x5 Oil Painting on Wood Panel

This weeks painting is 'Tree by the Stream' 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 'Tree by the Stream' 5x5; Completed recently, this scene is based on a photo I took while in merry old England. We'll be into the larger version next week.

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

'Tree by the Stream' 5x5 by M Francis McCarthy (detail)

'Tree by the Stream' 5x5 by M Francis McCarthy (detail 2)


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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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Rippled Pond 5x7

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'Rippled Pond' by M Francis McCarthy, 5x7 Oil Painting on Wood Panel

This weeks painting is 'Rippled Pond' 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 'Rippled Pond' 5x7; Completed recently, this scene was based on a scene I used to bike by regularly.

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

'Rippled Pond' 5x7 by M Francis McCarthy (detail)
'Rippled Pond' 5x7 by M Francis McCarthy (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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Riverside Pasture 10x14

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

'Riverside Pasture' by M Francis McCarthy, 10x14 Oil Painting on Wood Panel
This weeks painting is 'Riverside Pasture' 10x14



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 'Riverside Pasture'; Completed recently, this scene was based on a scene in England. Lots of artistic liberties taken.

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

'Riverside Pasture' 10x14 by M Francis McCarthy (detail)
'Riverside Pasture' 10x14 by M Francis McCarthy (detail 2)



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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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Riverside Pasture 5x7

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

'Riverside Pasture' by M Francis McCarthy, 5x7 Oil Painting on Wood Panel
This weeks painting is 'Riverside Pasture', 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 'Riverside Pasture' 5x7; Completed recently, this scene was based on a scene in England. Lots of artistic liberties taken.

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

'Riverside Pasture' 5x7 by M Francis McCarthy (detail)
'Riverside Pasture' 5x7 by M Francis McCarthy (detail 2)

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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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On Golden Pond 5x7

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'On Golden Pond' by M Francis McCarthy, 5x7 Oil Painting on Wood Panel

This weeks painting is 'On Golden Pond', 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 'On Golden Pond', 5x7; Completed recently, this scene was based on a reference photo I took many years ago in California. Doing my 'Gold' thing here.

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

'On Golden Pond' by M Francis McCarthy (detail)
'On Golden Pond' by M Francis McCarthy (detail 2)

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Study after Sunset Landscape by John Francis Murphy 7x10

 Hello, and welcome to Tonalist painting with M Francis McCarthy.
Painted after - 'Sunset Landscape' by John Francis Murphy Study by M Francis McCarthy - Size 7x10, Oil on wood panel
Today's painting is a study painted after 'Sunset Landscape' by John Francis Murphy size 7x10.



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  'Sunset Landscape' by John Francis Murphy; John Francis Murphy, one of my all time favorites. This study was commissioned by an artist in the US. There's a fair bit of dialog on the video regarding my painting process for this study.

To see more of my work, visit my site here
Original painting 'Sunset Landscape' by John Francis Murphy
Painted after -  'Sunset Landscape' by John Francis Murphy (Detail)
Painted after -  'Sunset Landscape' by John Francis Murphy (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

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

'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

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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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