Guided Course: Paint an Expressive Oil Portrait Step by Step
A guided course by A.J. Alper , Painter
Create expressive oil portraits using Alla Prima techniques, mastering color mixing, blocking, dimension, drying, and varnishing
In this guided project, you will create a vibrant oil portrait using the Alla Prima painting technique. Under the guidance of AJ Alper, you will follow a hands-on, step-by-step process through color mixing, sketching with paint, blocking in color, and building up a sense of depth and dimension. Finally, you'll complete your painting by learning how to protect, store, and ship your finished portrait. This course takes a practical, project-based approach that allows you to experience the full oil portraiture process from start to finish.
What will you learn in this online course?
10 lessons & 17 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (1)
- 137 students
- 10 lessons (1h 34m)
- 17 additional resources (12 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, German, Spanish (Latam), French, Indonesian, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Turkish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create an expressive oil portrait using the Alla Prima technique, mastering skills like color mixing, sketching with paint, blocking in color, and building depth. Complete the artwork by learning drying, varnishing, and safe storage and shipping methods.
Who is this online course for?
Ideal for creative enthusiasts exploring expressive portraiture, hobbyist or emerging oil painters curious about Alla Prima techniques, experienced artists seeking fresh inspiration, or anyone ready to deepen their hands-on painting skills step by step.
Requirements and materials
Extensive prior experience is unnecessary; familiarity with basic painting concepts, such as using brushes and mixing colors, helps. Access to an easel, oil paints, brushes, canvas, suitable workspace, linseed oil, and cleaning supplies is required.
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A.J. Alper
A guided course by A.J. Alper
AJ Alper is an American painter specialized in oil painting. Though painting has always been his passion, his career first led him to become a graphic designer and web developer. He eventually decided to follow his creative instinct and dedicated himself to the world of oil painting.
Through his social media, he has created an online community committed to encouraging and educating his followers about the art of oil painting and portraiture. With over a hundred thousand followers, he started the 100-Day Portrait Challenge to encourage his community to express their creativity. His work can be found on the walls of Marriott hotels, Mitsubishi corporations, Philip Morris buildings as well as in various solo exhibitions throughout the US.
Content
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Guided Course: Paint an Expressive Oil Portrait Step by Step
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Podcast: The Rush of Creation: Why Artists Paint Against Time
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Drawing with Paint
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Color Mixing and Viscosity
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Mixing Flesh Tones
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Blocking in Color
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Creating Dimension 1
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Creating Dimension 2
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Fixes and Fine Tuning
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Drying and Varnishing
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Storing and Shipping
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Final project
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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What are Domestika's online courses?
Domestika courses are online classes that allow you to learn new skills and create incredible projects. All our courses include the opportunity to share your work with other students and/or teachers, creating an active learning community. We offer different formats:
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When do the guided courses start and when do they finish?
All guided courses are 100% online, so once they're published, guided courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
What do Domestika's guided courses include?
The guided courses are divided into different modules. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with other students, as well as share your work and your final project, creating a community around the guided courses.
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sehr hilfreich, very, very good lession, thanks A.J.Alper