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ABOUT THIS CLASS
BOLD COLOR BOOTCAMP
Your plan to find creative freedom with bold color.
1. Get Access to the Class
2. Master the concepts of abstract color
3. Create unique art that impacts the world
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Break away from tediously matching color. Paint dynamic portraits that tell a story.
Build a strong foundation in bold color, gain skills in portraiture and find your courage as a unique artist. In this class with Charla you'll learn the simple steps to bring freedom in your art process. Move from recreating what you see to expressing what you feel.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
- Find your Courage
- How to draw a face
- What is Bold Color?
- Color Mixing & Brushwork
- Two bold portraits
BEGIN WITH FACES
If you've never drawn a face successfully before, it's ok! Charla will start from the beginning.
EMBRACE COLOR
This is why we're here! The meat of this course is all about color and how to apply it in non traditional ways.
PERFECT YOUR PROCESS
Two complete demonstrations in real-time. You will witness every brush stroke and Charla will explain each step of her process.
ALSO INCLUDED IN YOUR PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION
Our full library of on-demand classes so you can make your art better.
- Community & Peer Feedback
- Mentor Support
- Streaming Videos
- Color Mixing
- Downloadable PDF Workbook
- New Content every month
- Satisfaction guarantee
These foundational class is a pre-recorded video series. We offer each lesson in a real-time (which means very little time lapse footage), step-by-step painting with bold color portrait artist, Charla Maarschalk.
Get StartedCOMMUNITY
WORK AND SHARE WITH ARTISTS LIKE YOU!
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Instant access to our 'Discussions' which are found underneath each lesson within the course modules. This is great place to ask questions directly related to that lesson.
Private Community interaction with feedback from Bold School team members and even more importantly, peer mentoring.
GROUP GUIDANCE
Bold School art mentors are available during specific hours to offer guidance and critique.
PREREQUISITE
Great for all levels.
If you have never painted before a great place to start is with our class called Bold Color Primer.

PORTRAIT ARTIST
CHARLA MAARSCHALK
Charla Maarschalk is a Canadian painter who specializes in painting large, bold color, gestural faces. She has been a creative all her life working in the graphic arts as well as photography.
Charla has taught art almost as long as she has practiced it and has aquired a large online following. You can see some of her work below. Check out her online portfolio at www.charla.ca and follow her on social media.
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What members are saying:
"This was an exceptional course. I learned SO much !!! Thank you so much Charla. You are a super talented artist, wonderful instructor and powerful visionary. Bold School team provided amazing and prompt support. I have recommended the course and will continue to do so. Keep up the great work Bold School. With gratitude!!!"
- Satya Kumar
"Charla's art is what brought me to the school and after seeing how much she puts into it gave me a whole new appreciation! So much I did not know about color theory is now making sense to me. I could paint before BCB but feel like I have been given the keys to originality! I am ready to paint paint paint! I will wear out some brushes until I get how to use it all! The mentors are rockin' it! So Good!"
- Charlotte Champlin
"The course has been a revelation to me. It has given me a new lease of life in my artwork. The course was well supported but there was a point in the learning when I was ready to give up. I persevered though and finished my painting which I still love. All the material was good and it was well worth the cost to me. I also want to mention the mentors who are my heroes. Always helpful and giving positive feedback."
- Annie Turner
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What members are saying:
"Charla's instruction was exactly what I needed to catapult my painting hobby into something a bit more serious and frequent. I love the fact that the videos are always accessible, and I have gained a phenomenal amount of technical skills after each class. I'd highly recommend these packages to anyone interested in getting started or improving their artistic skills. "
- Natalie Cole
"I love everything about it. Bold school has really helped to loosen up and has helped to take my art to a level That I have always wanted to achieve. Charla really hits home with the value instruction. It’s like a lightbulb went off after I took the class. Thank you so much to everyone at bold school. Look forward to more classes."
- Susie Krask Poff
"A treasure trove of artistic tools in the courses from Bold School! If you're ready to push into new artistic territory with great mentorship, this is the place for you."
- Sharon Grimley
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