our mission:
We believe your art matters.
Not because everyone was born to be an artist. Not because everyone should be creating because the world needs more art. No.
Your art matters because of the voice inside you that is telling you you need to create. Your very own compass – a yearning you cannot satiate.
And we’re here to help you nurture that desire.
Welcome to Bold School
Where We Turn Unfulfilled Artists into Courageous, Bold Color Painters.
Say hello to THE TEAM
I’M CHARLA
Artist and Founder of Bold School
You’re probably here because you love to paint. And you love color (I mean, what’s not to love). And possibly someone told you about me and Bold School and you’re ready to get serious about your art.
Welcome to Bold School – the place where artists play, share, learn, grow, and create art.
See some examples of my art below.
MEET MARIJANEL
Artist and Producer
Marijanel is our producer and digital media manager. She produces our podcast, which now has nearly 100 episodes.
MJ is also a multiform artist who practices, painting, illustration, pottery and more! See some examples of her art below.
Check out the Podcast >>
MEET COREY
Artist and Teacher
Corey is an award winning acrylic portrait artist, and the leader of our Expressive Portrait Series. She teaches 8 of our classes, all focused on depth and expression.
With Corey, you’ll learn how to create art that conjures powerful emotions.
More about Corey's Classes >
MEET AXEL
Artist and Teacher
Axel Martinez is a ceramicist and bold color artist, who transmits elements of sculpture onto his canvas. His class on facial features teaches you how to bring proportion into your artwork. Another class by Axel is about mixing color and creating unique palettes.
More about Axel's Classes>
MEET LUZDY
Artist and Teacher
Luzdy Rivera is an expert on gestures, poses and expressions. Her use of color is intentionally bold, with visible texture, marks and brushstrokes. Luzdy teaches 5 classes with Bold School that all prioritize vibrant expressions.
More about Luzdy's Classes>
MEET LIZ
Artist and Teacher
Liz Ranney is a painter, muralist, illustrator and graphic designer. Her main forte is high energy, bright and bold color. She teaches two of our classes in the vault, Composing Bold Portraits and Flow in Composition.
More about Liz's Class >
Meet Noémie
Artist and Teacher
Noémie L. Côté’s impressionist landscape paintings are full of vibrant palettes and textured stoked. Our planet is her inspiration – and the wonder we can experience when we immerse ourselves in it.
Noémie teaches our landscape series which includes: Landscape Bootcamp, Water and Reflection, and Moody Sky.
More about Landscape Series >>
Mentors
We believe in generously sharing our knowledge and skills.
Creatives
We create bold colorful art for our community and the world.
Learners
We are life long learners who create new things and share what we learn.
