In this video, you'll learn the importance of establishing well-defined tonal values ​​from a reference image, using black and white as a base to capture forms and transfer them to the canvas for direct painting. If you find this content helpful, please subscribe.

Learn the alla prima painting technique on cardboard to create an oil portrait from scratch. Observe how to work directly on the canvas to achieve immediate results.

Below, I demonstrate the complete process for creating a portrait of a popular figure. The exercise focuses on working directly on the canvas, organizing the composition with masses of color to define the main forms before adding the final details.

This is an ideal method if you're looking to simplify your painting technique and improve the structure of your faces. By dividing the image into black and white areas, you'll create a solid foundation for any oil portrait you undertake in the future.

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0:00 Introduction
0:50 Baseline Prisms
1:20 Applying Blocks of Color Mass
6:00 Establishing the Background
7:20 Details and Patches of Three-Dimensionality
9:00 Conclusions.