Alla Prima Brushstroke Exercise by Larry Seiler

[Quelaag]

I just started oil painting for a class and my teacher makes beautiful work, but he never has us lay down a base or do any alla prima techniques before hand. Its very difficult. We just have to slap paint on the canvas and hope it looks okay. Thank you for making this video. Its so good to know that oil painting doesn't truly have a difficult learning curve.

[BooksWithPictures]

Great video, thank you.  Inspired tonight.

[woollyblue]

thank you! very informative

[scatsmfc1]

agreat demo,as i i just starting out this is the kind of inspiration i need,thank you...

[mamacaneye]

I am attempting my first painting as encouraged by my spouse. I can't thank you enough for your helpful video. After weeks of research, I have to tell you that your demo is exactly what I needed to see. It is a quality session and a stream of tips along the way. You have lessened my fear and made me feel like I can really do this. THANK YOU.*THIS VID NEEDS TO BE SHARED*

[airsolaja]

THANK YOUUUU  !!!!!

[outdoorpainter]

Dollar per stroke...Hahaaa well problem we can anticipate there is most artists might then have the tendency to paint as many strokes as possible! Lol...thanks for the smile! 8^)

[deezynar]

Do you charge a dollar per stroke?

I could see someone paying $429 for that painting, so I was just wondering.

[infowazz]

great vid! i am finally getting back into painting and its going really well. it's actually harder to not make art than it is to create.

[pleinairpainting]

Hey Larry

Let's get some of these and some new paintings on your SIGNATURE PAGE.

[jimwareworks]

I have watced this video several times over the last year and get something new out of it each time. I, too, am currently a slave to detail, Larry. It controls me on the canvas. I want to feel free when the brush is in my hands. I want to be more forgiving of myself and encourage 'happy accidents' to quote dear Bob Ross. Someday I'll get there and it will be because artists like yourself shared your techniques with us. Thank you.

[23again]

Thank you so much for your concepts, I am just starting to paint and having these pointers is really helpful.

[creativecompanion]

This is one of the most useful tutorials I've stumbled upon. Thank you ever so much.

[Claycat4]

Thank you for sharing this with us!

[Goyayoya1965]

Nice video. Teach us a lot!

Mercedes

[designcreole]

Absolutely Fantastic

[artbydarleneyoung]

Thank you for being so generous with your knowledge. I learned a lot from this little lesson.

[cynaga]

You are a fantastic teacher, Larry~!

[theironman1976]

Man you got a lot of videos here. Keep up the good work!

This one is pretty similar to my style of painting, so I put you the video as a response :D

[hopelesslyinlovedu]

alla prima is when you paint without drawing on the canvas

[boogiekook]

did you not watch the video??? he sketched out the study before he started his painting

[rmguinn]

awesome demo Larry, I've watched it several times now as well as your waterfall demos. You have amazing skills as a painter, love your color and brushwork. Looking forward to seeing more, will you post another video soon?

[MrsSPEEDYperez]

@hopelsslyinlove actually alla prima is a latin term meaning basically "all at first" or all at once. its where you start a project and finish it all at once.... it is very important in becoming a good artist in any medium

[nps727]

An actual lesson, excellent! Thanks.

[MyuuMuad]

amazing, so artsy <3

[zurriagazo71]

Thank you.

[ZombieToaster]

I really like your narration... And your art :)

[Ottilie25]

fantastic! thank you!

[tWiLiGhTeR4ever2012]

lol he's my art teacher...lol

[pleinairartist61]

enjoyed this video very much and got a lot out of it.

Don Maier

[Tura47]

I am glad I found your video.

[threeby8887]

Nice going Larry. Thank you for these demos.

[watzerenaufe]

thumbs up!

[Screamingdk]

I've been painting over 40yrs and I never stop learning,so thanks for this info.

[omaralhmad]

wooow woooow woooow

You are amazing

I like this style artistic love crazy

1000/1000 & *****

[phishhead11]

hah, love the jordan reference

[aquacryl]

super extra good demo.

Thank you !

Gilberte

[jsdio]

Your video has cleared some of the mystery of alla prima for me. Could you demonstrate your approach with a face or figure?

[KSakemi]

Wow...great insights! Thanks for sharing.

[UploadPancakesHere]

This is an awesome video, I've watched it over and over. Thanks.

[Reecesm18]

good stuff larry , I did this excersise myself many years ago pallot and all, its good fun . an apple coggin is good too,excelant,thankyou.

[Herr2Cents]

I enjoyed your video. Thanks for the instruction!

[Ouzel9]

I watched 20 You Tube painting demos before I reached yours. Yours was the first I actually heard good techniques discussed and I felt I had learned something. Good work, Thx

[berryconnell]

holy cats! Counting strokes?!?

Well, I'm bound determined to improve, and since i'm still "nobody" and I don't count the strokes, maybe I'de do well to try it, eh?

[AlicesPalette]

Lovely video - very generous - I love your paint work, beautiful !!! I have been aiming over the last few months, for the type of brush work you speak of, have been trying hard to minimize my brush strokes and be precise in the drawing so the brush strokes can be really direct and lively and beautiful...

I really enjoyed this video!

[sforsmo]

Wonderful painting demo! Thanks Larry!

[ichbindarren]

excellent video, i love your style. keep up the great videos. =)

[outdoorpainter]

thanks much everyone....

[T2ahern]

Awesome demo! Thanks so much for sharing Larry!

[lukejojo92]

best video and lesson i ever had!!!

Thank You!

[fun2cook]

429

Cool demo. Thanks for sharing.

[chopin65]

It's such a treat to hear you discuss making each brush stroke count. I am a poet. Each word must be considered. Experience offers everything if we can learn to listen and observe our actions with care. Thanks for posting.

[outdoorpainter]

thats a good comparison...yes, and recently heard an artist refer to painting as a wink at eternity. I believe poetry would apply most succinctly there as well.

thanks for comment