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.

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Start Here: The Signature Series

These three classes build on one another to teach the Bold Artist Method.


Summer of Bold
☀️ Make this the Summer you Find Your Bold ☀️ 

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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Bold Color Online Art Class, Bold School

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

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Bold Color Online Art Class, Bold School

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

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Bold Color Online Art Class, Bold School

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 

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8 week Path
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"I'm proud to be a student with Bold School. I finally found realism blended with my hyper color style."
- AMANDA
"Thank you Charla. Your passion for art is infectious, it brought me to tears.
- MAUREEN WISE
"Bold color was the key I was missing. Bold School created the perfect foundation for me to pursue this style."  
- MARK
The World Needs the Art that Only You Can Make!
The World Needs the Art that Only You Can Make!

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.

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Charla Maarschalk, Bold Color Art Teacher, Bold School
 
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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The World Needs the Art that Only You Can Make!
The World Needs the Art that Only You Can Make!

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.

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Charla Maarschalk Art Teacher, Bold School

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.

 

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Charla Maarschalk Art Teacher, Bold School

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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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01.

You love painting, but your vision never quite makes it to the canvas.

02.

Taking your art seriously excites you—but without making money, is it worth it?

03.

Classes helped, but when you paint freely, it still doesn’t come out right.

04.

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 seriouslywhether 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?

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INSPIRING 50,000+ ARTISTS TO LIVE, PAINT & EXPRESS THEMSELVES BOLDLY

"This course has given me a bolder, more confident approach to my art. The feedback from the team has been very encouraging." - LORNA

"I'm enjoying the basic class since I'm a newbie to painting. It's great you take the time out to break it all down for those of us that need it. What I enjoyed most from this class is getting to know about using color. After various online tutorial for paintings yours's definitely the best! Thank you." - LOURDES VICENS 

Thank you! All of the Bootcamp modules flow really well, are easy to follow and with the final painting so well presented that the Bold School concepts are that much easier to grasp. Even better, practicing it really does help...fab! - SARAH BOYLAN

"This is a great course if you want to break free from "stiff" painting. The feedback from our teachers is almost immediate; therefore, we can make corrections quickly without long delays.  I highly recommend taking classes from Bold School." - BETTY

"I have had a blast. I’ve learned so much. It has been exciting to be enabled to achieve something I only dreamed of. The feedback on submission of the painting has been very prompt and incredibly helpful. I realize now that I can do this! … Great value for money- an investment in me. Thank you Charla and your wonderful team." - FIONA

"That 16 minutes picked me up so intensely that I couldn't stop crying. For once, I feel like I'm in the right place at the right time. Thank you Charla for confirming that I am unique." - DANIELLE

"This was so very very inspiring to me. It was like you spoke to me directly, Charla, and saw into my spirit. When I was 17 I was inspired in prayer....I felt rather heard a message, "You will do it" Now I am 74 and all these years have wondered what will I do.....You clarified the answer that was in me all along....." - EVELYN

"I appreciate the plain language and clear explanations about colour and the colour wheel. I have had numerous explanations and this one I will probably remember the contents of this class because of your excellent presentation." - V.FORD

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!

INSPIRING 50,000+ ARTISTS TO LIVE, PAINT & EXPRESS THEMSELVES BOLDLY

The World Needs the Art that Only You Can Make!

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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