Introduction to Alla Prima Portraiture

CLASS ID: 2T42
Date/Time: Tuesday, May 1, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Suzann Beck
This workshop will help you learn to paint a realism-style “alla prima” or “all at once” portrait in roughly three hours, using value and color to communicate the light and shadow that gives dimension and drama to a portrait. This workshop will teach you how to draw an under-painting in oil that guides your subsequent color work, how to mix the basic values of skin tone color and build on your under-painting, and the finishing touches that bring life to a painting. In the morning session Suzann will explain her approach to alla prima portraiture and demonstrate painting a full-color portrait from a live model. After an hour lunch break, the afternoon session will feature hands-on practice painting from a live model and one-on-one guidance. Prior drawing and painting experience is suggested. Model fee included. Bring a lunch.