About The Workshop
Learn to paint Alla Prima with confidence. The term Alla Prima means 'At One Go'. In his remarkable treatise 'In Praise of Painterly Painters', the late artist, author and teacher, Charles Movalli wrote; painterly painters are surrounded by seeming contradictions. They finish by not finishing, include by leaving out, paint more by painting less. Their means are easy to see, the results, immediately felt. But how such seemingly insufficient means lead to these results is a mystery.
In this 3 day plein air workshop, we will explore this method of Alla Prima painting. Economy of stroke is within every painters grasp if they are willing to approach the painting process with a 'Less Is More' mind set. Our goal with each painting will be to see our subject as shapes of color and value and not as individual objects. When viewed in this way, we can look at our subject with a painters eye, react quickly and make confident marks on the canvas that are uniquely an expression of our individual selves.
There will be a daily demonstration with discussions on composition, design, edges, value and color. A thorough understanding of these concepts is key to giving our paintings the feeling of light and atmosphere. Beginners to experienced artist are welcome.
Location: Bay Head New Jersey. Come paint charming street scenes, Twilight Lake and yacht club views. We have permission to spend one day painting at the Bay Head Yacht Club. Lunch will be served. Cost for lunch is $25. Please note that jeans are not allowed at the yacht club.
Accomodations: The Bentley Inn and The Bay Head Sands are both small B and B’s in Bay Head NJ. The Grenville Hotel is a nice hotel option also located in Bay Head NJ. The White Sands Oceanfront Resort & Spa is an option in nearby Point Pleasant Beach NJ.
Time: 10:00-4:00 both days
Cost: $425 Class size is limited to 12 students. To register send a check for the full amount to:
David Lussier, 4 Royal Drive, Unit 301, Somersworth, NH 03878
