Description
ALLA PRIMA & INDIRECT PAINTING FROM LIFE
Instructor: Jessi Sevy
Dec 2, 9,16
10am to 2pm
There are two major approaches in painting: Direct and Indirect. What do they mean? Direct painting usually refers to a painting technique where wet paint is applied to wet paint in a single session. Alla Prima is an Italian phrase that means “at first attempt”. Indirect painting techniques usually involve applying layers of paint when the underlayers are dry to the touch, to build subtleties and further refine the painting.
In this class, we will experiment with both techniques. Painting from life is the ultimate way to train our eyes to “see” values and colors. We will divide into small groups to ensure everyone can paint from a well-lit still-life setup. Techniques taught in this class can also apply to other genres including landscape and portrait.
ARTIST BIO
Jessi studied drawing at an atelier in Hong Kong where she was born in her teenage years. She went to Art schools in Paris, Chicago, and Los Angeles. Upon graduating from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, she worked as a 3D computer graphic artist on commercials, games, and motion pictures. In 2006, Jessi moved to Oregon with her family and has been focusing on painting. She mostly works with Oil and Charcoal. For more information on Jessi’s work, please visit her website at www.jesartstudio.com
SUPPLY LIST
Painting Surface
o Canvas/panel suitable for oil or acrylic medium (no smaller than 8” on the short side), two canvases needed
Paints
o Basic colors include (but not limited to):
o Titanium White
o Ivory Black
o Raw Umber
o Red (any primary red)
o Yellow (any primary yellow)
o Ultramarine Blue
o Alizarin Crimson
o Yello Ochre
Mediums (other options will be discussed in class)
o Gamsol/Turpenoid to clean brushes with, Linseed or Walnut oil, if you use traditional Oil paints
o Golden Open Acrylic mediums are recommended, if you use Acrylic paints
Brushes
o Different sizes suitable for your choice of medium, a medium size palette knife for mixing paints
o Painting Palette
o Glass palette is preferred for effortless cleanup
Easel
o A table easel is desirable. The guild has some you may borrow.
Misc
o Rags or paper towels, cups to hold your medium
