Oil Painting Practice | Alla Prima in the Studio

Time for some alla prima oil painting practice in my studio. I'm hoping for better weather after a poor spell of high winds and rain has hit us in Cornwall. I thought a bit of practice with alla prima (wet into wet plein air painting techniques) might be a good idea to end the week.

I chose a little 10''x8'' panel and a subject where I could have a lot of fun.

Hope you enjoy the video - Andrew

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[carolwilliams]

Very enjoyable video, especially for me since I've never painted with oil. Learning a lot from watching your videos. You're a wonderful artist and teacher. Thanks!

[MichaelWatts-hv]

Brilliant video on all levels. An inspiration to watch and enjoy. Thanks. Cheers 😊.

[JP-vquh]

It’s nice to get a look at what’s happening in the studio like this…work in progress, panels prepped, stuff to do over…and learned about some colour mixing and surf effects. Thank you !

[richardlewisart]

I just enjoy watching your method Andrew. The way you make a small mark, then attack it with a palette knife or brush to get your desired effect is brilliant. Keep the videos coming. Always enjoy them.

[bluetulleart]

You are so inspirational. Great little painting.

[johnkitching]

As always a joy to watch ‘ Andrew so many lovely pieces thank you for this enjoyment in your studio

[margaretsmilligan]

Lovely wee oil sketch, enjoyed the video, as always, thank you

[JLKeener]

I love your paintings and your YouTube channel, Andrew. I like how you mentioned that you like using smaller brushes for more accurate mark making. I've been forcing myself to use larger brushes lately because so many painters say you should be using big brushes, but I tend to get sloppy and lose control with big brushes. I'm going back to my smaller brushes too!

[lisakunish]

Another amazingly beautiful “practice” piece! 😉 and on burnt sienna, no less. 😁. Must say I do really love these studio Alla Prima videos that you do. Great music, vibe and we get a serene sense of the place. And, thanks for sharing what current projects you have going and I hope you continue to do that periodically! Easter holiday is soon and hope to see your daughter and Basil soon in another video!

[mikepetersen]

Wonderful painting👏as are the ones around the Studio.

[janeibar]

Thank you Andrew, enjoyed the studio visit and great video, 👍
Am going to try your dark cloud mix...been experimenting after mine turned out too purple....have several of your mixes noted down, much appreciated!, thanks. Autumn here in NZ.... some really lovely skies especially early evening. All the best and hope for good weather for you soon👍

[martin]

Thanks Andrew for sharing your work, techniques and materials. When the weather improves maybe some charcoal sketches accompanied by Basil ? Cheers again Andrew I enjoy your films. I find them inspiring even if the way I work is not quite at your level. You come across with integrity.

[KarlKerne]

I believe you would have fit in very well with Monet and the other Impressionists of his era. He surely would have been happy with your palette and your technique. Great seascape!!!

[frankiecarboni]

Lively vibrant painting - I love how you capture the surf, the breaking waves, brilliant. Can I ask what you clean your brushes with and whether you have a special method of cleaning them - they always look so clean and almost new, I don't paint anywhere near as often as you and my brushes look beat up in comparison. I'd enjoy seeing more palette knife work, I can't get to grips with them at all, even for mixing paint, and I want to overcome that.

[RobertJonesWightpaint]

In a recent video, you expressed your clear preference for oils over acrylics. Having produced two complete duds in acrylic over the last week, which I think would have worked in oils (or I'd have abandoned them sooner) I'm seeing your point: out of practice with acrylic, I hit the age-old problem with them: how do you make them blend? Well - you don't... every time I come back to acrylics I have to remember what they will do and what they won't - whether this is acrylics' fault, or old age and memory fade, I leave for others to say.

Enjoyed the way Basil's head turned when his name was mentioned in the voice-over; happy coincidence.

[svalbardsvalbard]

No. It did not gel. I cannot understand why. May be overworked, overpainted and the freshness is away

[chaconne]

Hello Andrew! I'm looking at your paints and I see that you use paints from different companies. Do you choose your colors from these companies in any special way, or is it just a coincidence, price, etc. :)? I'm asking because I'm trying to create a nice palette for painting the sky, sea and landscapes in general and I'm a bit lost in the colors of English companies. So far I have mainly used Van Gogh, but I don't really like its colors. They change a lot after drying and I would like to try other companies, but these are quite expensive and I wouldn't like to invest blindly :)) Best regards!