Oil Painting Alla Prima Portrait Workshop – for Intermediate to Advanced Artists

May 17, 2025

Saturday, 11:00 AM - 5 PM

Instructor: Mel Tychonievich

The term “Alla Prima” is a traditional French art term that translates to “all at once,” and this describes the process of painting directly onto the white canvas without the use of a drawing or underpainting. In this one-day oil painting workshop, students will work from the live model in one long pose using a traditional Alla Prima painting process. Students will learn the basics of how to balance form, color, value, and brushwork while rendering the human portrait from life. The workshop will begin with a demonstration on how to start the painting and then students will work individually with personalized feedback from the instructor. This workshop is best suited for students who have at least a basic knowledge of drafting and oil paint application skills.  

See material list for required supplies.

Member $75 | Non-member $100

If you must cancel, please email (info@stlouisartistsguild.org) or call STLAG. A refund will be given only if cancellation occurs seven days prior to the first day of class. No exceptions. Refunds will be processed minus a $25 withdrawal fee per course registration.

St. Louis Artists Guild is committed to providing educational experiences to as many people as possible. We are pleased to offer sliding-scale scholarships to make classes and workshops more accessible to our community, adults & children. If you are interested in scholarship information please contact Kathryn Nahorski, Membership and Development Director, at knahorski@stlouisartistsguild.org