Painting Alla Prima - Painting Exercise

Опубликовано: 05 Август 2026
на канале: Miriam Paints
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Ever feel like your work is too stiff? Need to just let loose on the canvas? Say hello to alla prima! This painting took about 2 hours last night plus about 20 minutes of adjusting small things this morning while the paint was still wet. (I know, I know). Want to try it for yourself? Follow along with the reference below! Remember - the goal isnt photorealism, so have fun with it and try to FEEL the forms as you paint!

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0:00 Introduction
1:02 Silhouette
2:45 A Sculptural Approach
4:35 Mixing on the Canvas?
7:28 Looseness