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Title: Alla Prima Every Thing I Know about Painting |
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From the beginning of his introduction, Schmid appropriately notes to his readers that “Alla Prima” (or direct life painting) is primarily a book about how he approaches paintings, and from the standpoint of using oil-based media his tool of expression, and reasoning that every artist will benefit from absorbing, consisting of the following:
- GOOD IDEAS AND FREE ADVICE
- DIRECT PAINTING
- STARTING
- DRAWING
- VALUES
- EDGES
- COLOR AND LIGHT
- COMPOSITION
- TECHNIQUE
- THE MAGIC
A couple of quotes:
”I’m reading…leave me alone”
“This is by far the best book I have ever seen on the subject of oil painting. Not only do you get to admire many luscious images of a modern master's work, Richard Schmid generously shares his knowledge with humor, clarity and detail. A long look at both the technical and emotional aspects of painting, written with great commitment and depth.”
