Part 1

In Tonalist Painting Hall introduces the 19th century tradition of tonalism through painting an intimate still life involving two onions with a beautiful violet vase on a gold cloth! In tonalist painting colors are subdued and edges disappear, while forms are poetically understated through vague and ethereal suggestions.

American artist, Hall Groat II, in his unique instructional DVD course demonstrates the techniques of the lost art of traditional realist oil painting. In Volume #1 oil painting DVD he presents five comprehensive demonstrations, offering nearly two hours of solid instruction. The oil painting video lessons included are of compositions involving: three lemons, radishes, ballet slippers, railroad conductor’s pocket watch, and teacup and saucer. Through his innovative, step-by-step approach he outlines the process that was used by such 19th century painters as Edgar Degas and Edward Manet.