Expressive Alla Prima Portrait Painting Class
Expressive Alla Prima Portrait Painting Class
Learn to paint expressive portraits in the Alla Prima (Wet on Wet) style at my studio in the largest Art Colony in the world, right in Downtown Los Angeles!
This 6 hour workshop is for all skill levels.
Depending on the group, we can explore monochromatic painting techniques as well, it’s a great way for beginners to focus on values and abstract shapes without the struggle of incorporating color.
Lessons include:
Introduction to Color Mixing/ Color Theory
Demonstrations in oils. You are welcome to bring your own acrylic paints if you prefer that method
Silicone blade painting/blurring, palette knife work & incorporating an ethereal background.
Included in tuition:
Oil paints (if you prefer acrylics, please bring your own)
Coffee, cappuccino, tea, water & sparkling water
Items to bring:
Brushes (soft sable or similar, sizes 2- 10 or 1/2 inch, assortment of filberts & flats
Easel (standing or table)
Odorless Mineral Spirits in a container
Paper towels (I love Viva)
Palette or Palette Paper
9:00 am - 12:30 : Kelly will demonstrate using a photo reference.
12:00-1:00 pm Lunch (bring sack lunch & enjoy the beautiful outdoors here, walk to Barbara’s, our on-campus Restaurant/Bar, or enjoy a local eatery, we’re minutes from China Town, the San Antonio Winery, and many other yummy eateries.
1:30 -5:00 you’ll paint with Kelly’s guidance.
Classes will be hosted on most Tuesdays.
Cancellation policy: no refunds for no-shows. If you contact me within 48 hours of class, I can transfer to another class or credit for a painting or jewelry item.