Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction to The Alla Prima Bootcamp

    • Orientation: Start Here!

    • Joining our Discord Community

    • Q&A Call Guidelines and Submission Instructions (Do Not Skip!)

    • Alla Prima Bootcamp Q&A Call Calendar

    • How to Use this Program

    • Setting and Measuring Painting Goals

    • Supply List
  • 2

    Module 1: Mastering Tools, Mindset and Process

    • Lesson 1: Master your Tools

    • Lesson 2: Master your Mindset

    • Lesson 3: The Alla Prima Process

    • Module 1 Homework

    • Your First Homework Assignment

    • Demo Introduction: How to Use Master Studies

    • Demo: How to Create a Master Study

    • Demo: How to Create an Original Painting Informed by a Master Study

    • Quick Demo: Getting Started in Photoshop

    • How to Assess your Module 1 Homework
  • 3

    Module 2: Mastering Style

    • Lesson 1: Your Inspiration Roadmap

    • Module 2 Homework

    • Demo: Creating an Inspiration Board

    • Demo: Copying Pins to a Curated Board and Sharing to Discord

    • How to Assess Your Module 2 Homework
  • 4

    Module 3: Mastering Composition

    • Lesson 1: Elements of Realism

    • Lesson 2: Composition and Planning

    • Module 3 Homework

    • Demo: Planning a Painting in Lightroom and Photoshop

    • Assessing Your Module 3 Homework
  • 5

    Module 4: Mastering Drawing and Value

    • Lesson 1: Drawing

    • Lesson 2: Value

    • Module 4 Homework

    • Demo: Overlaying Your Painting Atop Your Reference in Photoshop

    • Demo: Checking Drawing and Value in Photoshop

    • Demo: Painting a Monochromatic Study (UPDATED)

    • Demo: Painting a Monochromatic Study (Supplemental)

    • Assessing Your Module 4 Homework
  • 6

    Module 5: Mastering Color

    • Lesson 1: Capturing Color in Paint

    • Lesson 2: Mixing Realistic Color

    • Module 5 Homework

    • Demo: Capturing Lifelike Color

    • Demo: Color Charts

    • How to Assess Your Color Charts

    • How to Assess Your Module 5 Homework
  • 7

    Module 6: Mastering Edges

    • Lesson 1: Understanding and Creating Edges

    • Module 6 Homework

    • Demo: Creating Edges from a Photo

    • Demo: Creating Edges from Life

    • How to Assess Your Module 6 Homework
  • 8

    Module 7: Continuing Your Journey

    • Lesson 1: Completing Your Skill Building Journey

    • Capstone Project

    • Demo: Putting it All Together

    • Alla Prima Bootcamp Referral Program
  • 9

    Module 8: Sales and Marketing

    • Introduction to Art Sales and Marketing

    • Lesson 1: Art Business Order of Operations

    • Lesson 2: Pricing Your Work

    • Lesson 3: Building Client Relationships (Sales 101)

    • Lesson 4: Building Your Website

    • Lesson 5: Art Business Models

    • Module 8 Homework