Whether you’re interested in paint application, composition, studio practices or just want to see how the master himself works, this is the first book you should invest in.Īnd if you want more technical insights after reading Alla Prima II, definitely opt for the Companion.
It is the book I pull from my shelf most often, and I’ve seen artists at all stages of their journeys benefit from this tremendously. This is hands down where I believe any painter who is interested in alla prima techniques should begin. :) 1) Alla Prima II (and the Alla Prima II: Companion, if you want more) - Richard Schmid & Katie Swatland Plus, I have a promo code if you’d like to check out any two of these books for free on Audible, so you can listen while you paint. Feeling stuck in your painting practice? Looking to learn more techniques, better understand how to use your tools, or just want to bone up on anatomy? (Ha.) Here are the 12(ish) books that led me to one breakthrough or another, complete with links in case you’d like to pick them up on Amazon.