The art school that turns your ideas into art .
FIND YOUR BOLD WITH THE BOLD ARTIST METHOD.
The Signature Series is a step-by-step path that helps artists master color, paint with confidence, and develop a style that's unmistakably their own.
Start Here: The Signature Series
These three classes build on one another to teach the Bold Artist Method.
Summer of Bold
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The complete Signature Series is available for $177 with CODE: BOLDSUMMER
Soak up the sun while developing a style that's unmistakably your own.
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Step 1 . Understand Color
Beginners Welcome. focus on the tools and understanding color in a practical way. Create two bold portraits, with step-by-step guidance. 13 Lessons
Step 2 . Paint Bold
No Theory Required. Work with bold, abstract color palettes and paint expressive portraits—no drawing skills or color theory needed. 38 Lessons
Step 3 . Mix Smart
Stop mixing mud. Start mixing smart! This class turns color theory into a method to make your colors "get along" and your art come alive. 5 Classes
Best Value: The Complete Signature Series
Or take the classes individually.
The Most Loved, Most Transformational Classes
8 week Path
Work at your own pace
Zero subscription fees
"I'm proud to be a student with Bold School. I finally found realism blended with my hyper color style.
"Thank you Charla. Your passion for art is infectious, it brought me to tears."
"Bold color was the key I was missing. Bold School created the perfect foundation for me to pursue this style."
- MARK
You’ve Got the Passion.
We'll Show the Science!
You don't need more talent, you need a method.
Over 20 years of painting and teaching have been distilled into a clear process designed to help artists paint boldly with confidence.
The Signature Series gives you the foundation.
Bold School+ helps you continue the journey with community, more classes, reference library, workshops and more.
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Scrolling kills your flow. As a Bold School+ member, you get a fresh, curated library of royalty-free images every month—made for artists, by artists. Use them in your paintings (yes, even the ones you sell) and spend more time creating instead of scrolling.
Who Teaches Bold School?
Bold School is led by Charla Maarschalk. Charla is a bold color artist who believes that all artists carry power to impact and change the world through their art. Her mission is to help you realize your greatest potential and use your gifts to change the world.
What you’ll learn in Bold School is based on over 20 years of experience in the art world and a decade of teaching her process both in person and online.
I'd Like to Learn with Charla!
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Join 50K+ readers of the BoldLetter and get the tools, methods, and resources to move from stuck and unfulfilled to making bold art that’s unmistakably yours.
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You’ve got the resources. Now comes the hard part—making time.
Prioritize Art.
You know that free-flow creative space where time disappears and everything just works?
Yeah, that. It’s waiting for you.
But life gets in the way → You’re busy and there are so many other things that need to be done.
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You love painting, but your vision never quite makes it to the canvas.
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Taking your art seriously excites you—but without making money, is it worth it?
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Classes helped, but when you paint freely, it still doesn’t come out right.
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You want to prioritize your art, but everything else always seems more urgent.
05.
You know your art matters—and you want permission to make it a priority.
06.
Your art feels too important to be just a hobby—but you doubt your ability to create work that truly impacts.
What if you had permission to take it seriously – whether it’s for profit or your soul?
What if the art inside you demands to be released – and holding back isn't an option?
What if your work is meant to be shared – even if just one person at a time?
I AM BRAND NEW TO PAINTING – HELP!
All of this art looks so beautiful, but I’m not even close! I want the basics, starting from the beginning!
I WANT TO TAKE MY ART MORE SERIOUSLY.
I have some experience with painting and love how it makes me feel. I know my passion is important. I haven’t really prioritized my art before, but I think I’m ready.
I WANT TO PAINT LIKE CHARLA.
I’m here because I’ve seen her work and I’m so inspired by what she creates. I’m not there yet but I am committed to improving my techniques so I can paint like Charla!
Free Workshop
5 STEPS TO TRANSFORM YOUR PAINTING
Follow along with this FREE class as Charla Maarschalk takes you through brushwork and color choices to create a stunning painting in one hour, real-time!
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Your Studio, Everywhere!
Your Studio, Everywhere.
The Bold School App keeps your art life connected — whether you’re painting at home, on the road, or sneaking in a few brushstrokes between everything else.
Watch classes, browse the reference library, upload your work, and share in real time with other artists who get it.
It’s your studio in your pocket — without the noise of social media.
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