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Traditional Art Defining Alla Prima In this tutorial we will explore the alla prima approach. So, what is "alla prima"? Alla prima is an Italian term meaning at first attempt. In other words it's a direct, wet on wet painting method, using one layer of paint, done in one session. If the scale allows it then the painting can be done before the paint starts to dry. If it's a large painting then you're forced to paint it in parts in the same manner. Although that would disqualify it from being an alla prima painting. Now, this is one way to do it but it doesn't mean it's the only way or the best way to go with it. But no matter our approach w