Alla Prima II is an expanded version of Richard Schmid’s original classic. The term "alla prima" refers to "wet-on-wet" painting—a technique where the artist applies layers of wet paint onto previous layers of wet paint, usually completing the work in a single session.

One of the most powerful lessons in Alla Prima II is the concept of "saying more with less." Schmid advocates for placing a brushstroke with intention and leaving it alone. This gives his work—and the work of his students—a fresh, energetic quality that is often lost in overworked paintings.

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