Alla Prima by Al Gury

Alla Prima : Hardback : Watson-Guptill Publications : 9780823098347 : 0823098346 : 06 Jan 2009 : A comprehensive guide to direct painting (characterised by bold, expressive brushwork and a painterly, atmospheric surface). It covers the history of the direct methods in both Europe and America. From there, it includes detailed step-by-step lessons and discussions on drawing structure, broken and smooth brushwork and colour development.