Alla Prima Painting
Alla Prima Painting, also known as ‘wet-on-wet’ painting, is a technique where layers of paint are applied without allowing previous layers to dry. This method encourages lively, dynamic painting with a sense of spontaneity. Discover tools and tips for alla prima painting, and learn how to blend and layer colours in a single painting session.
For those exploring this expressive painting style, our blog contains a variety of articles about alla prima painting. It is an excellent resource for mastering the basics and refining your skills.
A wide choice of materials can be used for alla prima painting, enabling artists to work swiftly and intuitively. From high quality oil paints and fast-drying mediums to brushes, palettes, and surfaces, our comprehensive range has everything you need to bring your artworks to life.
Edouard Manet, Madame Manet (Suzanne Leenhoff, 1829–1906) at Bellevue, 1880, oil on canvas, 80.6 x 60.3cm, 31 3/4 x 23 3/4in, The Walter H. and Leonore Annenberg Collection, Gift of Walter H. and Leonore Annenberg, 1997, Bequest of Walter H. Annenberg, 2002, The Metropolitan Museum of Art
John Constable, Stoke-by-Nayland, circa. 1810–11, Oil on canvas, 28.3 x 36.2 cm, 11 1/8 x 14 1/4in, Charles B. Curtis Fund, 1926, The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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