Alla Prima Skies and Seas by Mark Stopforth

Alla Prima Skies and Seas by Mark Stopforth is an in-depth art instruction book exploring the alla prima painting technique, with a focused emphasis on capturing expressive skies and dynamic seascapes. Ideal for artists interested in loose, immediate mark-making, this guide demonstrates how to apply paint directly into wet layers to create energy, movement and atmosphere without overworking the surface.
In Alla Prima Skies and Seas, Mark Stopforth breaks down this fast, intuitive approach in a clear and accessible way, showing how powerful results can be achieved without relying on traditional brushwork. Instead, he explores alternative tools and methods that encourage spontaneity and texture, helping artists move away from over-controlled techniques. Drawing inspiration from painters such as Turner, Van Gogh, and Constable, Stopforth explains how alla prima painting can produce bold, confident artwork with a strong sense of mood and light.
144 page paperback. 215 x 260mm.