Alla Prima Painting Book
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Find best value and selection for your ALLA PRIMA Richard Schmid painting art book search on eBay. World's leading marketplace. Skip to main content. EBay: Shop by category. Shop by category. Enter your search keyword. Richard Schmid ALLA PRIMA First ed. Signed 1 OF ONLY 1000. Alla Prima by Richard Schmid When it comes to painting, there are as many different approaches to achieving the end result as there are artists. One approach, which is often referred to as “Alla Prima”, is a direct painting method in which the artist strives to capture his subject in a single session of painting. Alla Prima means “all at once,” meaning the painting is complete in one sitting. These paintings can take from minutes to an entire day. Alla Prima is an excellent read. As a matter of fact, if you can't read, the pictures alone are worth the price of the book. Richard Schmid has advice and knowledge to inspire and guide any artist--whatever their level of expertise. * BEST SELLER ALLA PRIMA II - EXPANDED EDITION Everything I Know About Painting and More by Richard Schmid With 328 pages, 262 images of paintings, step-by-step sequences, diagrams and more. Click here or image for more information.
Alla Prima, which means wet on wet, is a loose and gestural way of painting which can produce a striking effect in a lot less painting time. In this course, Peter Keegan shows you how to paint your own excellent and convincing portraits from scratch.
Mr. Schmid is a graceful and confident painter who has created an army of followers seduced by the apparent ease with which he executes his work. Anyone who has watched his videos or seen his exhibitions (in particular the Butler show), can be easily fooled into thinking that what he accomplishes with such alacrity is easily attainable. It is not! And the often unspoken part of his craft is his astonishingly deft draughtsmanship. Each mark, so carefully considered and assessed, is a consequence of a lifetime of observational drawing. And it is the quality most often ignored by artists delving into this book (and his others) looking for technical solutions. This is dangerous stuff for the developing artist who can become enraptured with methods that result in glib formula in the hands of less gifted practitioners.
Huge talent, helpful presentation from a super artist and teacher. A terrific resource for anyone trying to progress in painting with limited outside instruction. Really worthwhile!
Well worth the price even if you have his first book. It is the bible for any serious painter and a book I go to constantly as a reference for crucial information.
Yes.. BUT! I have the original Alla Prima, as well as his book on figure painting, and the new book. But here is the rub: I too was a student at The American academy of art, many years after Richard Schmidt graduated, and I studied figure and anatomy with Sala, Bill Mosby, and others 5 days a week, 3 hrs a day and twice that in summer studying the Academies great nude models for 2.5 years after similar study in Under graduate and before graduate school. I also became a professional figure painter and Professional figure and portrait artist. Thanks to books like Richard Schmidt's, early book on figure painting and the original Alla Prima, I was able enjoy his art and l benefited by buying many books of the old Masters. I always enjoyed Richard Schmidt's work. However, I must say that he must remember how we all struggled to afford supplies, as we sought the books of the masters, of which I now have hundreds of copies, and in those days I often found great bargains. That being said, however, in today's world student debt is out of sight, and the current cost of the new Alla Prima book places it well out of the reach of 98% of students. I suggest that the publisher and Richard think about creating a less expensive version for students. Right now, the price of Alla Prima 2, is high as it is, but what is worse is that the carpetbaggers are driving the prices even higher, and far out of the range of those studying art, and even high enough that many colleges are not as eager to buy such books for their own collections. I know, someone will say 'Let them eat Cake..' meaning go to a library. Well right now students are say the waiting lists are backed up for months, and I verified that. Professor Peter Bagnolo
After reading this book I want to recommend it as a very good resource to have if you want to learn techniques that are always not told, but it makes paintings great! I could hear him talk as I was reading - no lecturing just casually unfolding the difficulties of painting while guiding you on an artistic journey. I have found this very informative and a great resource to go back to, time after time!
I had already read the first edition, checked out from the library and I found it so compelling with lots of useful information that I knew that I had to have a copy for my own so I did not hesitate to purchase the expanded edition. I only wish the size of the book were a little smaller or more rectangle format as it makes it a bit hard to hold and read. But I understand the format may lend itself better to the display of Richard's paintings which are wonderful and informative as well.
Richard Schmid is a most talented artist and the book displays his work beautifully. I am very glad I got it and I went on to buy his book of landscapes. It too is excellent. The only thing I dislike is his writing. There is way too much general conversation-style writing with stale 'jokes' and not enough specific information or advanced instruction. But the pictures are great.
The one art book every artist should read. Highly readable comprehensive in detail revolutionary to your art! Lovely color photos of Schmidts art. Expensive but worth every penny!
This book should be in any beginning artists library. It covers it all. It is pricey, but i's beautiful and complete in its descriptions.
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Hauntingly beautiful teaching here. This man not only 'owns' painting but is an accomplished teacher. One of the best, most thoughtful oil painting books i have seen in a while. Any oil painter should have this book. In depth approach to his style of painting, explanations from setting up your white ground to temperature of colors, composition etc. This is worth its weight in gold. I was raised by a stout victorian father that used to say smugly 'Those who can do, those who cannot teach'. Richard Schmid can do both and do both exceptionally well. Thank you sir for an incredible instruction. This has shifted my art incredibly.
Basically a duplication of the Part 1. Some new material but expected more. I would recommend highly...but only if you dont have Part l.
A life career spilled into print so we can learn (and lust) how to make better paintings. Just the notion of keeping your sharp edges reserved for your center of interest is old hat..unless you have never heard it before. Keep your focus on your center of interest and lose the edges is a similar notion. To read this, then watch one of Schmid's DVD demonstrations will astound you with the care that he puts into the 'non-important' parts of his paintings. When I completed good detail in my center of interest, I usually slapped some paint around to finish the work. That will be impossible to do after you realize that very little about Schmid's work is accidental or slap-dash, no matter how casual it may seem. Schmid is a really good painter and this is a really good book. Plaudits to him and Ms Swatland.
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Alla Prima II is an amazing book loaded with the best art instruction ever!!! Two very accomplished local artists (one who was actually personally invited to paint with Schmid) recommended it. I'm currently painting Schmid's color charts on long canvas panels to use as color mixing shortcuts when painting original works from life. This updated edition includes color plates of paintings that are as close to the real colors and sharpness as his originals (thanks to improved computer printing techniques) and the color charts are now much larger and easier to color match from. If you're serious about improving your paintings, whether a beginner or very accomplished artist, you will never regret spending your well-earned $$ on this book.
A master painter shares everything he knows about painting!
By Amazon Customeron May 29, 2016
ALLA PRIMA II by Richard Schmid, either here on Amazon or $95.00 (from his website), is worth every penny! Richard Schmid is a master painter. I would put him in the category with Rembrant, Monet, Sargent, etc. How lucky for us! Finally, a master painter has written and shared “Everything He Knows About Painting”. Not only that, he writes extremely well, breaking down the techniques for artists, art teachers and art lovers who crave to improve their art and want to know how to do it. He writes with humor and joy which makes Alla Prima II a great read for an art lover like me! The images in this collection of Richard's paintings are worth the cost of the book. It is like a visit to a museum! I will cherish Alla Prima II all my life and pass down in my family. Really worth it!
A real treat.beautifully written.very well illustrated.a real pleasure and inspiring! Thoroughly enjoying the writing, which contains subtle humour and, OH, the illustrations!!. Glad I found & have this book. He explains his thought process.gives brief, interesting information of history of Art where relevant and actually shares it all..like the name of the book says! Splendid! Very impressive and varied body of work!
Informative and full of personality. Invaluable. Usually I skip around in a book like this but I have been reading straight through.
I found this to be an excellent teaching/learning book to work with
By M. W. Boggson Nov 18, 2015
I found this to be an excellent teaching/learning book to work with. I personally went through the Famous Artist course in my early youth, was privileged to go through the Art Center College of Design school, and retired from a near 40 year career as an illustrator-designer. Richard Schmid has a way of teaching that is easy to learn from, whether your a novice or long-time pro. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Richard has is unique way of working and I was able to pick up some great techniques and tricks that have helped me. I highly recommend this book.
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The only disappointments are the soft cover and the typos and grammatical errors. At that price I expected it to be more professional. Fortunately the content for the art student is excellent. You learn from a master. I recommend it.
A great communicator and artist. The only things that made me a bit uncomfortable was the width of the book and the image on the cover. Is it just me or the head looks like it is photo shopped and shifted to the right. I am not big on reading but I loved reading this book. Go for it.
Thank you so much for this lovely book, suggested by an art mentor!
Alla Prima Painting Book
the book is just amazing.this is a great investment in your art education. i will reread often. wish i got a hard cover.