A Male Portrait in Oils using an Alla Prima Technique

Portrait painting from Life

In this video, I paint a male portrait from life in oils, using the direct “Alla Prima” painting technique.

Completed in a single sitting, I demonstrate how Mass Drawing can be used to achieve lifelike results in a short space of time. You will see how I simplify the head into large areas of light and shadow before moving on to the features. Working from large shapes to small in order maintain a fluid painterly quality.

Portrait painting from Life
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