How To Begin An Oil Painting, Alla Prima + Color Mixing Basics (Zorn Palette)

This is Part 3 of How to Begin An Oil Painting, the Alla Prima Method.

Alla Prima, also known as direct painting or wet-on-wet, is a common and contemporary practice for oil painting. In this video, we will discuss its history and methodology as we set-up and run through the painting process in a demonstration from beginning to end.

I also discuss and demonstrate the basics of mixing oil colors and the set-up of two different options for color palettes all while using the Zorn palette. And finally, I run through how to use and create with the Zorn palette. My materials list and oil color palette are described below.

Please remember, everyone-- even a bad day painting is still a great day! Thanks for watching and enjoy!

This video is meant for all skill levels.

Here is the chapter list...
00:00 - Introduction
00:36 - History & Artists of the Alla Prima Method
03:42 - Oil Painting Materials
05:20 - Color Mixing Basics (Zorn Palette)
07:32 - Part 1: Underdrawing
10:26 - Mixing The Color Palette (2 Options)
13:31 - Part 2: Blocking-In
17:50 - Part 3: Rendering & Completion
22:25 - Academy Oversight (Hermes)

How To Begin An Oil Painting, my earlier entries..
Part 1 - Imprimatura, Underpainting Layer
   • How To Begin An Oil Painting, Imprima...  

Part 2 - Grisaille, Monochromatic Underpainting Layer
   • How To Begin An Oil Painting, Grisail...  

My videos discussing & demonstrating oil painting basics...
Oil Paint Brushes, Proper Care & Cleaning
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