Alla prima, an Italian term meaning “first attempt,” is an oil painting technique where layers of paint are applied while still wet, usually quickly over the course of just a few hours rather than ...

CEBU, Philippines - Around 200 aspiring artists and students witnessed the talent of Chicago-based Cebuano artist Romel dela Torre in an actual painting demonstration at the College of Architecture ...

Alla prima painting embraces speed, confidence, and commitment from the first stroke. There’s no layering back or second guessing, only reacting in real time. A raw and honest approach that captures ...

My interest in the paintings of Liat Yossifor is multifold, stemming in part from the way she collapses alla prima painting and figure-ground relationships into something unique. By doing so, she has ...

This 3-day workshop is an introduction to the Alla Prima method, which means “all at once.” This is a method that has to be done in one section, wet-into-wet, where each brushstroke counts. Using this ...