Create Art—and a life—that reflects you.
Remove the barriers between you, the art you love to make, and the people your art is meant to impact
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"The course has been a revelation to me. It has given my artwork a new lease on life.
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 love. It was well worth the cost to me. And the mentors, who are my heroes, always helpful and giving positive feedback."
- Annie Turner
Your art should look and feel you!
It should carry your message, your heart, and the joy of creating it. That’s not just a nice idea — it’s the whole point.
This is the life I'm living and I want to help you get there too!
When you understand bold color and real skill in portraiture, you stop second guessing every decision. You gain the courage to paint from your world, not imitation.
This is where you move from recreating what you see to expressing what you feel.
There’s a real method behind bold color and powerful portraits.
→ There's a simple way to successfully draw a face eveytime.
→ And there's a simple technique for bold abstract color.
Everyone wants to paint a great portrait—but most don’t realize there’s a system behind it.
Drawing a face that actually works isn’t a mystery—it’s science and structure.
The same goes for bold color. Once you understand the science, the flow starts.
This class breaks down the science so you can focus on the part that really matters—your bold expression.
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What's the real difference between an artist who paints with mastery...
And one who's work still feels flat?
Not talent. Not years.
Not a fancy art school.
It’s the ability to see what’s wrong—
and know how to fix it.
...that’s where balance, refinement, and bold vision come from.
After working with over 4000 students in my online art classes, I can say that learning to troubleshoot is the key difference between the beginner and the seasoned artist.
Every artist makes mistakes, the “pros” just know how to fix them
Sadly, all too often, I see artists give up on their work once they make a mistake...
They get frustrated and defeated when they look at their finished work and think:
"I know something is wrong, but I don’t know how to fix it!
Trust me, we’ve all been there!
What I’ve discovered after analyzing hundreds of paintings is that there are fundamental processes that every artist can learn if they want to create better art.
Can you tell what's different between these two pieces?
This is Reginie's before and after self portraits.
(Bold Color Bootcamp Graduate)
Can you tell why the “Before” looks so flat compared to her second portrait?
The biggest mistakes artists make is lack of expression and form. And as you can see from her final portrait, once Reginie learned how to use bold color with a full range of values the portrait really came to life!
What about this before and after?
Check out this amazing before and after using the same color palette by Luzdy Rivera.
(Bold Color Bootcamp Graduate and Now Mentor)
Even though Luzdy was already experimenting with vibrant colors can you see the difference an understanding in depth, form and detail can make?
It's simpler than you think!
No matter where you’re starting, Bold Color Bootcamp (a core part of the Bold Artist Method) will teach you how to bring your own vision to life on canvas—with skill, confidence, and bold expression.
I’ve seen this over and over again: the artists who keep improving aren’t the most talented—they’re the ones who learn to see what’s really happening in their work.
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It's Mentorship.
When an artist is stuck, a trained Mentor - who knows their style and voice - will move them towards the goal post like no other tool can.
When you join Bold Color Bootcamp via a Membership Plan you gain access to invaluable community - it's n simple move to enhance your skills.
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HEY, I'M CHARLA MAARSCHALK
Artist, Educator and Director
I’m a bold color artist who believes that all artists carry power to impact and change the world through their art.
I’ve been a professional, self-representing artist for over a decade. I’m based in the beautiful Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, Canada with my roots still firmly planted on the rocky east coast of Newfoundland.
My art practice is focused on large scale gestural faces that explore the layers of human identity.
I've taught art almost as long as I've practiced it. You can see some of my work in my online portfolio at www.charla.ca
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"I love everything about it. Bold school has really helped me 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
"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 Bold Color Bootcamp 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
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Join 1000's of artists already on the inside and learn the science behind the magic of bold color.
SO, OBVIOUSLY—I’M A BIG FAN OF BOLD EXPRESSION.
But maybe you’re a little skeptical. I get it.
Here are some answers to your burning questions.
Q: Right now is a busy time for me, I’m worried I won’t have time to implement what you teach! Do I need to follow along week by week or can I go at my own pace?
Q. What will be covered in Bootcamp Lessons?
Q. How does the guarantee work?
Q. Can I cancel the Membership at any time?
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Consumer Testimonials. As with any program, your results using Bold Color Bootcamp may vary from these consumer testimonials. Your results will be based on many variables, such as your level of effort, personal qualities, knowledge, skills, and a host of other factors. Since these factors differ for each individual, we cannot guarantee your success or results, nor are we responsible for your success or failure. Becoming a better artist takes time, effort, and dedication. We believe that we provide you a great toolbox to achieve your desired results, and our grads agree.
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