My EXACT Process for LOOSE PAINTING ALLA PRIMA

Some of the most common questions I get on this channel surround my painting process, so in this video I'll be peeling back the curtain and walking you through my exact process for painting alla prima.

0:00 Intro
0:16 Reference and Planning
4:20 Practice Before this Painting
5:25 Clear Goal and Skill Building
9:10 Block in Steps
10:36 Color and Value
12:57 Avoiding Overworking
14:30 Background
16:40 Edges and Brushwork
17:45 Palette Used
18:20 Varnishing

M U S I C
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[TrudieTiger]

Girl. You are so ultra unbelievably gifted and talented.

[evelynbrogli]

I just love your work. I wish I could paint that loosely.

[Vengurl]

my favorite painting you have done so far and I've liked a lot of your pieces

[gatareina]

Fantastic! I love your style and your teaching method.

[katherinehankinskelley]

This work turned out really nice. I love your hair! So cool!!

[anitadavis]

Thanks Chelsea. I've got a personal reminder on my calendar: Watch more Chelsea Lang, because you are da bomb! I was actually sitting here painting a portrait of my son in law as I watched you and as you talked about colors and why this and why that, I found myself loosening up, spreading that color from the background to the face, etc. etc. I need so much help, and a good example is a big deal. Thanks Chelsea.

[bdg]

So beautiful! I love this style so much! Thank you for sharing your tips and thoughts.

[belindahall]

Thank you Chelsea!! This is a great video!!

[smkelleystudio]

Every once in a while I try to get in a couple of gesture portraits, which I learned from Jeff Watts. You have taken the technique to a whole different, and quite pleasing, level!!! Beautiful work...

[رافعالراية-هك]

I love your drawing of all kinds
And your expectations of the beautiful and an international and respected painter
And I like your hair to be golden 👏👏👏
To be beautiful 💃💃💃💃

[janinafisher]

I really enjoyed watching the "fast and loose" alla prima portrait. It is amazing how much paint can suggest what we want to see without having to definite it completely realistically!

[johnbowyer]

BeautifuI! I can see you using this loose technique on a plaster textured canvas or board. Making it really loose. Thankyou on showing your technique.

[margaretcahill]

Absolutely beautiful and expressive. Thank you for walking us through your process

[IsraelCrooks]

I totally vibe with you ! Love your teaching style and paintings 🤩

[NatalieKirej]

Thanks for your generous talent sharing! This piece resemles my fafourite Nikolay Fechin style, Russian- American
artist.

[philipcoleman]

Love your hair colour, it took 50 years for mine to turn that colour!

[hanseljensen]

What a wonderful lesson! Thanks so much!

[有福馬]

I'm from Japan and I love the way you do your paintings.

[ChrisMurphy-pins]

I’m loving your videos…broke my wrist and put down my paints yet you inspire me, so yay! Do you know Mad Charcoal? Different materials but kindred philosophies.

[rajagopalanravindran]

❤🙏 Fabulous … the way you create art is inspiring 👏 … great tips 👍 ❤️🙏