Alla Prima: A Contemporary Guide to Traditional Direct Painting

Author/Contributor(s):	Gury, Al
Publisher:	Watson-Guptill
Date:	1/6/2009
Binding:	Hardcover
Condition:	NEW

Alla Prima is a comprehensive guide to direct painting, characterised by bold, expressive brushwork and a painterly, atmospheric surface. It covers the history of the direct methods in both Europe and America. From there, it includes detailed step-by-step lessons and discussions on drawing structure, broken and smooth brushwork, and colour development.