“I recently took my first plein air class and I had a little intrepidation before starting. But after the first day, I was hooked! I never slept better at night than I did during the class. Spending the morning painting at the most beautiful locations in San Diego with Concetta and fellow students is so relaxing and enjoyable that all worries are forgotten. On top of that, I get to create a piece of art that captures the memory. Such a joy! Everyone should do it!”

“People think it looks like a real photo and not a painting! I really love taking classes with you and you are a great teacher. Thanks for the kind words and the inspiration you give to all of your students.”

"WET-ON-WET OIL PAINTING"

The Advanced Alla Prima painting classes allow oil painters to find their style! Make a flower last forever - paint it! Recreate a master work as the Old Masters did - in one sitting! Working alla prima (wet-on-wet) requires a clear understanding of the process of oil painting with an opportunity to express individual creativity. Studio alla prima instruction offers fixed variables (light and subject), making this introductory workshop a step towards painting outdoors, where the scene and light are transient ~ the ultimate level!

San Diego Alla Prima Painting

ADVANCED LEVEL ALLA PRIMA OIL PAINTING CLASSES

Requires four (4) Beginning Level or Intermediate Level programs to be completed as a prerequisite

All advanced level programs meet once a week for five consecutive weeks, totaling 17.5 hours of instruction

Maximum enrollment of 8 students

A wide variety of compositions for still-life subjects offers challenges

Learn spatial relationships, proportions and design

Understand color theory and values for creating light and shadow.

Opportunity to test learned techniques and show competence

Wet-on-wet format encourages confidence and "getting loose"