Portraits Alla Prima with Alexis Rausch

Recommended skill level: Intermediate to advanced. 

Learn to paint a realistic portrait in 5 sessions using the Alla Prima (wet on wet) oil painting technique!

Elevate your portrait skills with Alexis Rausch in a hands-on Alla Prima Portrait Painting course where students will learn how to combine skills from the old masters with the contemporary technique of wet-on-wet painting. Follow Alexis as she shows students how to sketch proportions and paint realistic facial features, emphasizing the importance of starting with basic shapes, and planes before delving into finer details. Throughout the course, students gain valuable insights into palette management, color mixing, and the gradual development of a portrait from initial sketches to polished artwork, culminating in a comprehensive and informative learning experience that enhances both technical skills and artistic appreciation. 

Daily instruction will include:

• instructor demonstration 

• ten minute break halfway through daily session