Bernard Dellario – Alla Prima Still Life Painting (Online); Wednesdays, April 13 & 27, 2022

Date: Wednesdays, April 13 & 27, 2022
Time:  11:00 AM-1:00PM Pacific Time (2:00-4:00 PM Eastern Time/7:00-9:00PM London Time)
Level: All
Medium: All (Bernie will demo in oil & gouache)

Alla prima meaning ‘at first attempt’ is used mainly in oil painting and involves finishing the picture while the paint is still wet. It is suited to subjects that need to be painted quickly, such as this perishable still life. Participants will have the opportunity to focus on the fundamentals of oil painting.  Strong emphasis will be placed on seeing basic abstract shapes, understanding values, observation of the play of light on the subject and composition.  Participants may work in the medium of their choice. There will also be discussion on methods for setting up your reference and lighting. The instructor will be using oil and perhaps gouache in his demonstrations.  There is not a specific material list for this class so you can use your usual painting setup. 

Bernard Dellario earned a Bachelor’s degree from Kings College in Wilkes-Barre, PA with emphasis on finance and art history.  He studied Art at the Art League School in Alexandria, Virginia and attended several workshops with nationally known artists.  He has been a member of the Washington Society of Landscape Painters since 2003. Fondly known as WSLP, one of the oldest active artist organizations in the Washington area, Bernard currently serves as President. He teaches painting classes through several venues, has won national awards and exhibits throughout the Maryland Eastern Shore and Washington, DC region. www.bjdellario.com