How To Begin An Oil Painting, Alla Prima + Color Mixing Basics (Zorn Palette)

This is Part 3 of How to Begin An Oil Painting, the Alla Prima Method.

Alla Prima, also known as direct painting or wet-on-wet, is a common and contemporary practice for oil painting. In this video, we will discuss its history and methodology as we set-up and run through the painting process in a demonstration from beginning to end.

I also discuss and demonstrate the basics of mixing oil colors and the set-up of two different options for color palettes all while using the Zorn palette. And finally, I run through how to use and create with the Zorn palette. My materials list and oil color palette are described below.

Please remember, everyone-- even a bad day painting is still a great day! Thanks for watching and enjoy!

This video is meant for all skill levels.

Here is the chapter list...
00:00 - Introduction
00:36 - History & Artists of the Alla Prima Method
03:42 - Oil Painting Materials
05:20 - Color Mixing Basics (Zorn Palette)
07:32 - Part 1: Underdrawing
10:26 - Mixing The Color Palette (2 Options)
13:31 - Part 2: Blocking-In
17:50 - Part 3: Rendering & Completion
22:25 - Academy Oversight (Hermes)

How To Begin An Oil Painting, my earlier entries..
Part 1 - Imprimatura, Underpainting Layer

Part 2 - Grisaille, Monochromatic Underpainting Layer

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Building & Priming An Artist Canvas

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MATERIALS:
- Richeson Primed Hard Board Panel - 16" x 20"
- Weber Odorless Turpenoid
- M.Graham & Co. Walnut Oil
- Utrecht Manglon Synthetic Brushes
- Connoisseur White Hog Bristle Brushes
- Richeson Wooden Palette
- Silicoil Brush Cleaning Tank

OIL COLORS:
- M.Graham & Co. Artist Oil Color Titanium White
- M.Graham & Co. Artist Oil Color Yellow Ochre
- Rembrandt Extra-Fine Artists' Oil - Vermilion
- Winsor & Newton Artists' Oil Colour Ivory Black

Music:
- "A Brand New Start" by Track Tribe
- "On The Rocks" by Track Tribe
- "Member's Only" by Track Tribe
- "Demilitarized Zone" by Ethan Meixsell
- "No.1 A Minor Waltz" by Esther Abrami

[michaeljohnnolan]

Thanks for watching! If you would like to see a more detailed explanation of the ZORN palette, click the link below for my video...
"SECRETS of the Zorn Palette || The What, Why, When & HOW TO USE IT!"

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