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Painting from Life: Alla Prima

Chelsea Classical Studio
4.6 288 reviews

Develop fundamental painting skills in a direct-from-the-model class focused on draftsmanship, values, and color. With ongoing demonstrations and critique, you’ll practice mixing accurate color values and placing them effectively in your composition. Leave with stronger foundations for building confident, believable paintings from observation.

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  • 16 and older
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  • 526 W 26th St, New York, NY
  • 3 hours
Painting from Life: Alla Prima
Painting from Life: Alla Prima
Painting from Life: Alla Prima

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Such a great class. Not only was the instructor very attentive and helpful, the whole class was very welcoming. So much fun and would 100% recommend for yourself or as a gift to a fellow art-lover. Enjoy!

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Working directly from a live model, students develop essential skills in direct alla-prima painting, focusing on strong draftsmanship, accurate value relationships, and sophisticated color mixing. These fundamental painting competencies require dedicated practice; correct color mixing within proper value ranges and accurate compositional placement form the foundation of accomplished painting.

The instructor provides continuous demonstrations throughout the session and offers personalized critiques to develop your technique. All equipment, including easels, chairs, boards, and stools are provided; however, you are responsible for bringing your own personal art supplies.

Materials You Must Bring to Class:

  • Paper in size 14 x 18 or 16 x 20 inches
  • Canvas for painting
  • Charcoal for sketching
  • Brushes appropriate for your medium
  • Oil paint colors, including: White, Ultramarine Blue, Yellow Ochre, Alizarin Crimson, Burnt Sienna, plus any additional colors you normally work with

Course Details: Students of all experience levels are welcome. Classes are strictly limited to ten participants.

Refund Policy

  • Cancellations requested 2 business days or more before start of class may be refunded less 5% cancellation fee.
  • Reschedules are allowed if class is not taken (no refunds at this point). Class credit is valid for two months.
  • In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

Reviews of Classes at Chelsea Classical Studio (288)

(4.6-star rating across 288 reviews)

This class: 4.8 out of 5 from 26 reviews

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  • Painting from Life: Alla Prima

    small studio with great vibes, model and instructor!

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  • Painting from Life: Alla Prima

    The group environment was great and the instructors were helpful in giving pointers.

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  • Painting from Life: Alla Prima

    I needed more instruction.

  • Painting from Life: Alla Prima

    i love his class

  • Painting from Life: Alla Prima

    Great experience! Great professors. Thank you!

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  • Painting from Life: Alla Prima

    Painting from Life: Alla Prime was my first live painting class in over 4 years, so I was a little intimidated to start and wasn't sure if I would receive the level of guidance I probably needed from being a little rusty. Despite their being 6 other members in the class, the teacher sat with me throughout the beginning and walked me through color theory, mixing instructions, and even layering techniques. It was super personable and fun, the other class members were also happy to provide some advice and everyone was really nice! Would definitely take it again.

  • Painting from Life: Alla Prima

  • Painting from Life: Alla Prima

    The teacher, RIck, was incredibly helpful and patient. It was my first time painting in a while and he sat with me to walk me through even the basics of mixing colors and painting to scale. It was a great class!

  • Painting from Life: Alla Prima

  • Painting from Life: Alla Prima

  • Painting from Life: Alla Prima

  • Painting from Life: Alla Prima

    Such a great class. Not only was the instructor very attentive and helpful, the whole class was very welcoming. So much fun and would 100% recommend for yourself or as a gift to a fellow art-lover. Enjoy!
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Chelsea Classical Studio is a small art studio that offers drawing and painting classes focused on improving various foundational skills. With small class sizes and individualized curriculums, students looking to improve their drawing or painting skills will find a supportive and diverse learning environment.

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