Intro to Alla Prima Figure Painting

02/02/2026 - 02/23/2026 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Professional

Price

$258

Member Price

$219.3

Room: 206

200 Grant St Denver

Date	Session Times
02/02/2026	9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
02/09/2026	9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
02/16/2026	9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
02/23/2026	9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Working from a life nude model each session, learn how to quickly and directly paint the figure in one sitting.

We will discuss a different fundamental element of alla prima painting as well as problem solving to address common mistakes as they arise. You will develop a deeper understanding of how to quickly assess hue, value and chroma, shapes, create convincing form, edges, while working in oils wet into wet. Painting in this direct manner will help you become a more confident and efficient painter. Every brushstroke has a purpose. Come gain that confidence and accuracy in representing the figure in oils!

Cristian Mora

-Palette. ( 12”x16” Masterson Sta-Wet Palette Seal with a glass or plexiglass palette is recommend.) -Please, try to avoid paper palettes.
-Palette knife: elongated almond shape, the most flexible you can find
-Paper towels- blue shop paper towels recommended
-Brushes - whatever sizes the artist feels comfortable using. Recommendations: a mix of small, medium, and large, flat and filbert brushes.
-9”x12” or similar size canvas or panel. One per class
-Gamsol
-Sealable brush washer container for Gamsol
-Vine charcoal

Oil Paints:
-Titanium White
-Yellow ochre
-Transparent Red Oxide (optional)
-Alizarin Crimson
-Raw Umber
-Ultramarine blue
-Ivory Black
-Feel free to bring any other colors you like

Optional
-Latex/nitrile gloves (recommended)
-Apron

Date	Session Times
02/02/2026	9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
02/09/2026	9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
02/16/2026	9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
02/23/2026	9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Intro to Alla Prima Figure Painting

Price

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