JOHN MACDONALD: TONALISM NOW
06.27.23 - 08.27.23
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This Artist Talk was held and recorded in-person at Lily Pad | West in Milwaukee, WI, with John MacDonald. John discusses his accidental discovery of tonalism, his painting process, finding your voice as an artist, and more in this captivating talk about art and life. This Artist Talk was recorded on June 21, 2023.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:43 - Tell us about yourself and your work
03:48 - "I did not know I was a tonalist!"
11:25 - The timelessness of figureless landscapes
16:07 - Meaningful connections, gloomy themes
18:05 - Plein air and painting with light
20:01 - "Do you ever start plein air painting and then finish it in the studio?"
22:28 - "Can you talk a little bit about your usual creative process? Do you have a regular process?"
33:52 - "Do you have a favorite scene or season that you like to paint?"
36:52 - "I read that the Tonalists often tied painting to music harmonies. Do you?"
39:44 - ""As an artist, how do you deal with people telling you that your art isn't marketable or trendy enough?"
44:37 - "When I look at a landscape, I like to see how non-color is really color. What's interesting as well is when you put light and dark right next to each other, they create a totally different tone."
49:29 - John's newsletter and workshop
52:22 - Closing remarks