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The Key To Fast Plein Air Painting – My 6 Step Alla Prima Painting Process
- Type
- Article
- Level
- Intermediate
- Price
- Free
About this lesson
A six-step alla prima painting process designed for fast plein air work, emphasizing wet-in-wet technique that can be completed in three hours or less. Covers palette setup, composition mapping with the brush, establishing values, and blocking light and dark areas.
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