Alla Prima, meaning "first impression" in Italian, is a captivating oil painting technique where the artwork is completed in one sitting. It is ideal for capturing the fleeting effects of light and dynamic scenes. Through both demonstration and individual instruction, this course aims to provide strategies and techniques that unlock the freedom and freshness of Alla Prima painting. We'll investigate essential elements like drawing, composition, value hierarchy, and edge control as we practice starting a painting with the intention of finishing it then and there.