Alla Prima Oil Portraits for Beginners and Advanced Students
In this workshop, you will paint portraits directly from a live model. You will work alla prima, painting wet-into-wet in a single session. This approach helps you identify what is essential, make clear decisions, and see the portrait as a whole.
You will complete at least three portrait studies: a pickout (wash), a monochrome portrait, and a full-color portrait. All exercises are done directly from the live model. On the second day, the model will be available for both sessions, allowing you to work on a longer color portrait.
The workshop is suitable for both beginners and advanced students. Exercises are adapted to your individual level, allowing everyone to work at their own pace and gain valuable insights for their painting practice.
Workshop Content
Assignments will be adapted to your level and individual needs. Possible areas of focus include:
- Block-in and proportions
- Simplifying forms and values
- Monochrome portrait studies
- Color and color mixing
- Edges and focal points
- Alla prima portraits from the live model
Workshop Schedule
Saturday and Sunday:
10:00 am – 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Workshop Requirements
You should already have experience working with oil paints.
Materials for Oil Painting
- Primary colors. For beginners, just black and white are enough.
- A handful of brushes
- No more than 6 small painting surfaces
- Painting medium, sealed container
- Mixing palette
- Paper towels or rags
You can find recommendations for painting materials in our material lists.
Info
- There is a B&B Hotel right next to the atelier
- The building behind the atelier has an affordable Airbnb apartment
- A bit farther away, but usually cheaper: Meininger Hotel
- If you have any questions leave us a message
Portraits in Oil
with Philip Prinz
Info
- The price includes instruction and materials.
- The workshop will only take place if there are enough participants.
Please book early. Payment is due 4 weeks before the workshop.
General Workshop Conditions
- The workshop will only take place with sufficient bookings.
- Please only pay when you receive an e-mail confirmation that the workshop is taking place.
- The price includes tuition, VAT and model fees. Materials, accommodation and travels are not included.
- You confirm your seat by full payment or a deposit payment.
- Bookings made less than 4 weeks before the workshop date must be paid in full.
- The price must be paid in full no later than 4 weeks prior to the workshop. Otherwise the booking will be forfeited.
- Cancellations made less than 8 weeks prior to the workshop must pay the full price.
- If the workshop is cancelled by our side, you will get 100 % of your payments reimbursed. Including the deposit.
