Welcome to My Channel

Thomas W Schaller is an internationally acclaimed artist, architect, and author based in New York City. Recently, he was named the 2024 recipient of the Arthur Ross Award in Fine Arts by the Institute of Classical Art and Architecture, winner of the Ogden Pleissner Award by both the American Watercolor Society and the Salmagundi Art Club, and First Place Award winner in Watercolour International VI . He is a Graham Foundation recipient and a two-time winner of the prestigious Hugh Ferriss Memorial Prize.
He is the author of three books, including the AIA Award-Winning Architecture in Watercolor. His latest, Architect of Light is published by Penguin Random House. His best-selling DVD, "The Power of Design" is published by Streamline Media. His interactive online mentorship program “Design and the Power of Imagination” is platformed by Terracotta LLC.
Tom's work is in countless public and private collections around the world. He is a Signature Member of many art clubs and societies and is represented by Gallery 71 in New York City.
Thomas Wells Schaller
AWS NWS TWSA ASAI AIA
Salmagundi Art Club NY
California Art Club
Institute of Classical Architecture & Art
International Masters of Watercolor Alliance
www.thomaswschaller.com
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Thomas W Schaller - Artist, Architect, Author
New York City - 2024

[@takinastabatit]

I only started painting in November of 2023, and I only discovered YOU a couple weeks ago, so I'm very excited that you are going to be more active on your channel. Absolutely love your work, and love watching and hearing about your process, and I deeply appreciate that your share it with us.

[@MyrriahJane]

Thank you for giving us the gift of your demonstrations, philosophy and tips.

[@bettfon3541]

Dear Master, I am so grateful for your videos, You make me so happy when I learn from your generous and wise advices. BTW: You have been always as great artist as handsome !!! Thank You again and please keep on giving us your valuable teaching! Greetings from México City!!!

[@thomaswschaller]

Thank you so much

[@Silver-wm7es]

An artist of your caliber starting a channel for us? Yes please!!!

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks

[@marlan6431]

Glad you will be creating content. I’ve always enjoyed your teaching style and individual work!

[@thomaswschaller]

Thank you

[@ganarseunacre]

Personally, I appreciate your generosity and your help, for fans like me, who admire your work, it is a great incentive. Thanks so much Mr. Schaller.

[@thomaswschaller]

Thank you

[@tamasurusrex]

I adore watching you paint! I always learn so many gems because of your gift for teaching and ability to convey your vision through your art. I also appreciate the perspective you share about your journey, the trials and tribulations of the human condition that make the journey so relatable for us all (I can speak for everyone, right?!?) Thank you so much for giving your time here 🫶🏻

[@thomaswschaller]

Could not be happier to hear it! Thanks

[@K5VGU]

I am blown away by your works. Looking forward to more. Thank you!

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks so much

[@M0odyBlue]

I’m smiling as I listen to you. I haven’t heard anyone express that the ultimate goal is to paint what you like and have fun! This is what I have been hungering for! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks. Well, it is "work" But if you're not having fun - You're doing it wrong :)

[@denisestover2416]

Hi Mr. Schaller! I'm so happy that you're sharing your gifts and experiences with us here on KZbin 🙂 I have followed your work, watched and learned from your past videos and continue to learn from you. I am delighted that you'll be more active on KZbin and look forward to learning more. I would love to take your mentorship program, but I am no longer a watercolorist. Everything I learned about watercolor I use to paint fine art on silk using silk dyes; the two mediums are very similar. Happy Easter and God bless! 😃

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks very much

[@Stormyt-jb2cn]

Huge fan of your works!!! Thank you for opening this channel, I should come back very often!

[@RodneyHoel]

I really enjoy your tutorials. I've learned so much through your interpretations of what a painting can be.

[@thomaswschaller]

So glad to hear it

[@vickiemorin]

What a delight to hear your insight, Tom. Such a thoughtful and endearing talk giving encouragement to all who love watercolour painting. Bravo!! You are so very right about looking and not seeing. As a young girl, my mom attended Ecole des Beaux Arts in Montreal during the 1930’s. When I was a child, She always made me look at trees or clouds and describe in detail what I’m seeing. How I wish she were here to see your masterpieces! Take. Care 💕Vicki

[@thomaswschaller]

She is here - with you. Thank you for the lovely message

[@vickiemorin]

@@thomaswschaller🥰

[@trishippolito4881]

This is amazing✨🎨❤🖌️✨! Thank you so much for this!

[@Has6409]

Just came back to your channel after a while i'm happy to see how your channel has grown :)

[@annangel4828]

I was thrilled to see more posts on your KZbin channel! I love the statues in MMA and central park framed by trees. Your style/vision amazes me. Thanks for sharing your gift!

[@thomaswschaller]

thanks so much

[@nancyrolfe3033]

I love your outlook and your focus on teaching. I just finished watching your video and was fascinated with your description of how you approach transitions. I’m floored because I truly believe you are one of the greatest watercolorist in the world!! It’s hard for me to believe you could have doubts?!? I’m retired Math teacher in a small community who fell in love with watercolor yet no access to instruction for beginners. I’m with you on experiencing the joy from the actual process of paints, water in brush on paper. It just has done something to me the very first time I put a brush down. I’ve yet to paint a piece but I’m determined. Truly, I so appreciate your generosity in sharing your knowledge and wisdom. Blessings sent your way, Nancy Rolfe I’m SO excited!! We are moving and working on the house but I’ll look into your classes!! Can’t wait and will motivate me to get my house done….❤

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks so much. Of course, I'm awash in doubts. But it's a good thing - Makes me want to work harder to improve

[@paulw9684]

What a brilliant way to embrace the advent of Spring - wonderful news, and in anticipation of many happy hours to come, thank you Thomas.

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks so much !

[@Rudimar69]

Hello Thomas! His drawings need no comment. I'm your fan! Please share an urban watercolor beginner tutorial if possible. Please. Hug!

[@thomaswschaller]

thanks - i have quite a few here

[@sabinedorner146]

Thank you for your videos. I have been painting for decades, first in acrylics and for the last six years in watercolors. Some time ago I bought your fantastic book “Architect of the light”. I really appreciate your work and your style, they are a great inspiration to me.

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks so much Sabine

[@StephenMarkTurner]

Thanks, Thomas. Yes, looking forward to watching. Your paintings are always engaging, I often find myself looking at one for quite some time.

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks so much!

[@GarryStafford]

Right on Tom! Looks good. Ask the bigger questions. I'll speak for myself and say that's why we love you. And procrastination you've been reading my mail again. Hope to see you around these parts here and looking good man.

[@thomaswschaller]

Thank you so much Garry

[@1TimothyFourTen]

Oh I just love watching and listening. Great content in my humble opinion. Thanks so much for the KZbin channel bc I got rid of my Instagram account and don't have Facebook. I first discovered you through art school live thru eric Rhodes (sp) . And i wish for more of your teachings, but i couldn't find much on youtube and got sad. It's such a gift to learn from masters like yourself. Thank you for your generosity. I echo the kind sentiments of everyone here. I look forward to hearing more from you and your interests and reasons for why you do like to paint, everything and anything you wish to talk about i am glad to listen. Warmly, Gina

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks so much Gina and glad you find it helpful

[@skersavage]

So nice to see you here on KZbin! I’ve been following you for some time, on social media and through some of your books. I’m really looking forward to hearing more about your thoughts on the path to, “Why do I want to paint this?” Thanks so much for sharing! 😊

[@thomaswschaller]

thank you !

[@arcspace14]

Your lessons are helpful, really I’m learned a lot ,,, thank you so much Thomas,,, very thoughtful artist and architect,

[@suel4269]

I just watched your demo on California Watercolor Society. You mentioned that your brushes are synthetic. I assumed they were real hair. Are they pretty floppy?

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks - No - Genuine hair brushes - especially sable - tend to be floppy. Synthetics are the opposite - sometimes. too rigid. I use a combination - some natural hair, some synthetics, some mixed. The synthetic mops I use try to replicate the feel of natural hair, but without the floppiness . I go over all of this in Basics

[@JaladhiPujara]

So glad you are sharing more on this channel! Few people can talk about making art the way you do!

[@thomaswschaller]

I appreciate it - Thank you

[@gouravdutta8009]

beautifully presented sir . The WHY is the driving force , more intensive than anything else !

[@lauraOZ]

Thank you for sharing your approach and for your encouraging words, it’s so valuable 🙏

[@thomaswschaller]

thank you!

[@buschika]

Have two of your books, Mr. Schaller The Pictures are very impressive.😮

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks! I'm honored

[@Belcih]

Thank you for your generosity. I am from Guatemala, and you are amazing! ❤🎉

[@thomaswschaller]

Thank you!

[@karenbenson1537]

Thank you for teaching us! I can’t afford to take classes and so I try to learn as much as I can on free platforms. Thanks again!

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks for watching

[@judypedersen3697]

Wonderful to see you on a more regular basis via KZbin. Thanks and best of luck with your channel.

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks so much

[@suel4269]

I can relate to the comparisons , doubts and fears even tho I’m not painting to sell or be a professional. Would love to get over that !

[@thomaswschaller]

It's a bad habit that many - including me - can easily fall into. But when you connect with the joy of creating and let that be your focus, it just begins to fall away and reveal itself for the waste of time that it is. Do I still have doubts and insecurities? Yes - of course - plenty of them. But they are not the focus or most important thing. They do not make me stop wanting to paint

[@lauraweeks9035]

We are blessed to have you as an instructor and motivator here. I admire your work very much and your ethos. Thank you!

[@thomaswschaller]

Thank you Laura !

[@j.m.1806]

We see the world as we are not as it is. It can't be otherwise. Ty for sharing your vision

[@thomaswschaller]

Thank you

[@ermalbino7715]

Excellent. Thank you. Epic decision to bring this channel alive.

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks

[@pedinurse1]

You are an absolute genius

[@holly_kay5570]

It's very nice to meet you, Tom. I discovered your channel recenlty and I have truly enjoyed watching some of your projects. I found you by searching youtube for archetecture watercolor channels. Other subjects don't interest me a whole lot. Archetecture in watercolor is "magical" to me...I can't really say why; the light, the life, the movement all fascinate me. I look forward to learning from you. I've taken art classes, but I have not done much work of my own yet. While I love watching videos and following along, I need to start doing some of my own. I will continue watching your videos for now and plan to start branching out a little. Thank you for posting your introduction and I look forward to learning from you ❤

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks Holly

[@karendevries1327]

I love this concept, and I'm looking forward to seeing more on KZbin!

[@annakatrina448]

Can't wait! Love your work, and your teaching style. Thanks so much for your generosity! I just watched "Some Basics of Watercolor" and I was entranced - what a great beginner video!

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks so much

[@mchris1020]

I will be following you down the path to improving my art.

[@shingen217]

Hi Thomas, I am so delighted about your video! You have been a great inspiration to me since I first saw your works about 9 months ago. Even more so, I love the insights and wisdom you share in your videos. I can't thank you enough, you opened my eyes to paint how I see and feel the world instead of my formerly very realistic style that was quite unsatisfying. I just finished painting along your lesson "Winter in Central Park" and I absolutely love the colors and feel inspired to paint it once more, I made a new sketch yesterday. Your lesson encouraged me to use colors that speak to my heart and soul and transform my style that expresses more of me. I am looking forward to more of your videos , they just come at the right time🥰! Warm greetings from Germany 🌸!

[@thomaswschaller]

That is so great to hear!! Vielen dank !

[@anick6265]

You have a great talent!

[@thomaswschaller]

Thank you

[@MissKats13]

I spent March holding your magnificent book in my hands, I am looking forward with gratitude to every video you are planning to share! Your philosophy changed my thinking about painting and art completely.

[@thomaswschaller]

Thank you SO much!

[@adriennesaracen6525]

Wonderful news to hear that you will be posting more on your channel. Always inspiring and encouraging. Your narrative as you paint, is so much more than instruction on technique and is such a pleasure to listen to. I have only your last published book, unfortunately your other books are not currently available. Should you ever consider re-releasing 2nd editions of your books, that would be so great.

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks so much

[@seelingtan3317]

Thank you Tom again for your wise tips. Always nice to hear you talk when painting because you have helped clear alot of doubts and mental block. Now I am better at listening to what I want to paint😊.

[@thomaswschaller]

Thank you

[@THEMAYQUEEN1]

You and Brenda Swenson are my most favourite artists. I’m so glad to see your KZbin videos ❤

[@thomaswschaller]

Thank you! And I love Brenda!

[@rebeccaparker1554]

So pleased you have channel. I recently ran across your work and follow your approach to design....BFA was the first degree.

[@thomaswschaller]

Great to hear!

[@mlaiuppa]

I took a workshop with you before your move. I can see from your recent work the move to New York has really made you happy. I am so glad this was a great move for you. I’m also glad you are starting to use your KZbin channel.

[@thomaswschaller]

thanks

[@wmbriggz]

Just go for it!!!

[@thomaswschaller]

What I always say

[@Siddhartanba]

Thanks a lot Thomas, we enjoy so much your videos.

[@silvinaavila6036]

Muchas gracias! saludos desde la patagonia argentina.Estaré atenta a su propuesta

[@jcline147]

Thank you!

[@thomaswschaller]

You're very welcome

[@frenchgrama]

Sooooo lovely to see you!!! I’m REALLY looking forward to your content.

[@thomaswschaller]

Thank you!

[@francisleavey3716]

Thank you Thomas. Your bravery and kindness are refreshing. I look forward to your content. ❤

[@thomaswschaller]

thanks so much

[@dianeoconnor8310]

Thank you Thomas for your generosity in sharing your amazing talent. I love watching, and listening to you as you paint. ❤️

[@thomaswschaller]

Thank you

[@joetringali4884]

Hi Tom, This is exciting! Looking forward to your content.

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks Joe!

[@АннаЧеркасова-ш7л]

Thank you so much! It’s such a treat to see a new tutorial coming out! And watch it of course!

[@thomaswschaller]

thank you

[@shirleycovey7309]

Good to see you, Tom. Loved your workshops and thrilled to see you on KZbin!

[@thomaswschaller]

Hi. Shirley!

[@vishalbarman6588]

Thank you for initiatives.

[@LouiseFisher-p8y]

Have a great weekend Tom ! Happy Happy !

[@Richard-ou6uw]

Thanks for taking the time to share your experience 👍

[@thomaswschaller]

You're very welcome

[@RodneyHoel]

Love your tutorials. Thank you.

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks so much

[@2112Dahlia]

Thank you Thomas, you are a great teacher. ❤

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks

[@swapnamuk]

I will always listen to your guidance

[@thomaswschaller]

Thanks

[@jeanhuang1319]

I love all you talked about.

[@thomaswschaller]

Thank you