Alla prima painting

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G. Bjorn Thorkelson was born in Orange, CA. He has been working as an illustrator for the last 13 years and is currently making the transition to fine art. He currently shows at Gasov and Gurule in Scottsdale and The Wilcox Gallery in Jackson. A native of Southern California, Bjorn lives with is wife Connie and four boys, T'Jae, Braden, Shawn and Riley in his Southeastern Idaho studio/home.

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Alla Prima painting and premier coup are Italian and French words meaning 'first attempt'. Meaning a painting that is meant to be started and completed in one session only. Doing Alla prima paintings is an incredible way to learn how to paint. Over time, you are able to build your skills in a more strategic way. Oil painting for beginners. Learn how to paint by working wet into wet. Alla prima tutorial #allaprima #allaprimapainting #premiercouppainting #paintingforbeginners #learnhowtopaint

Arthur Gain on Instagram: "The initial blocking-in stage is pivotal, particularly in alla prima painting. By clearly delineating the dark and light areas in the simplest manner possible, one can establish a three-dimensional representation of the subject’s head, while also laying down foundational values and colors to capture its likeness. With a solid groundwork established during the blocking-in phase, adding details, features, and nuanced planes becomes considerably more manageable…

Stage 1 - Reference The whole process begins with a reference photo. I usually offer to meet a client at their own home, which I find puts them more at