Oil Painting with Sarah Sedwick: Starting an Alla Prima Still Life

Thanks for joining me for this quick video narrating my process for beginning a still life painting, wet-on-wet - or alla prima.
For lots more videos, visit my Patreon page: patreon.com/sedwickstudio
You can also find me on IG sedwickstudio
Colors on my palette (clockwise from top left):
titanium white
cadmium red light
alizarin crimson
viridian
ultramarine blue
ivory black
yellow ochre
hansa yellow
cadmium yellow medium
*All paint colors are by M. Graham oils
canvas is a 58A Arches oil paper panel by Raymar
Much more about me, my new book Dynamic Still Life for Artists, and my in-person workshops is on my website: sarahsedwick.com

[@lee-annecorrigan8559]

First time watching you execute a beautiful under painting from sunny Australia😊

[@SarahSedwick]

Glad you enjoyed it, Lee-Anne! Greetings from rainy Oregon. :)

[@Handotr]

I just bought your book,and it’s on its way. I’m excited to get it. I love your style and your instruction. Thanks for the new video!

[@SarahSedwick]

Thanks Dan! I hope you enjoy the book. :)

[@gerriekaychurch658]

Glad I just happened upon you! thanks for starting at the beginning of the process😊

[@SarahSedwick]

Hi Gerrie! Glad you found me. Thanks for watching!

[@BarbieBud]

Wonderful Sara! I love Raymar panels but I think they’re a little pricey. I buy a lot of Centurion panels from Jerry’s. They’re linen on a panel. I love painting from life, still life and plein air.

[@apiversen]

So fun to listen and watch you paint, Sarah! Miss you!!❤

[@SarahSedwick]

Thanks, Amy! Miss you too.

[@foreverlearningart]

Loving this. I'm still a beginner to oils, so this is fantastic and really helpful. Can't wait to see your next steps and how it turns out.

[@SarahSedwick]

Glad to hear it! You can see the finished piece (called "Sugar and Stripes") on my Instagram now @sedwickstudio - and the video of the rest of the process will be posted on my Patreon soon!

[@sovaydesitges]

So great to hear you. So much helpful information..❤

[@SarahSedwick]

Thanks, Andrea. Happy painting!

[@surennezake6375]

Thank you so much Sarah..I'm always so touched by your generosity in giving your knowledge...I have your book ..but it's still lovely to hear your voice and talking through the process ...thank you 💖

[@SarahSedwick]

Thank you so much! Glad you’re enjoying Dynamic Still Life (the book) too! ☺️

[@stephengreico2810]

Uuuugh I wish the rest of the demo was in here lol

[@chrisedwick]

Dear Sarah, loving learning from you, thank you. May I offer something in return? The Alizarin Crimson which is PR83, that you're using from M. Graham suffers from being not fully lightfast. M. Graham rate it only "good" BUT there is a much better colour right beside it in the M. Graham range called Quinacridone Rose. This is the far better classic PV19 which is "excellent" in terms of lightfastness and will give you brighter violets when mixed with Ultramarine PB29...just a thought....my very best wishes and admiration for your painting.

[@gerriekaychurch658]

What is your palette If I may?

[@SarahSedwick]

My typical palette is: titanium white, cadmium yellow medium, hansa yellow, yellow ochre, cad red light, alizarin crimson, ultramarine blue, and ivory black. Sometimes I add in viridian or pthalo blue, warm white by gamblin, and radiant violet by gamblin. All other colors are M. Graham oils. I paint mainly on Raymar 23SC canvas panels. Hope this helps!

[@gerriekaychurch658]

@@SarahSedwick Thanks much Sarah! Also for responding quickly!!

[@theresalatonareagan6623]

OMG. You talk so fast and non-stop; my head is spinning. Not everyone can afford high-end supplies. You're making people feel inferior.