Alla Prima: A Contemporary Guide to Traditional Direct Painting

Alla Prima is a comprehensive guide to direct painting, characterised by bold, expressive brushwork and a painterly, atmospheric surface. It covers the history of the direct methods in both Europe and America. From there, it includes detailed step-by-step lessons and discussions on drawing structure, broken and smooth brushwork, and colour development.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
Published: 01/06/2009
ISBN: 9780823098347
Pages: 160
Weight: 2.35lbs
Size: 11.10h x 9.10w x 0.80d

Review Citations: Reference and Research Bk News 05/01/2009 pg. 234