How to Paint a Pear Using the Alla Prima Technique

In this lesson, you will learn how to paint a pear using the alla prima technique. This technique involves painting directly onto a primed canvas with no underpainting.

Here are the steps involved in painting a pear using the alla prima technique:

1. Create a hue circle.
2. Trace the basic shape of the pear with a dotted line.
3. Paint the cast shadow and shaded side of the pear using purple.
4. Work your way from dark to light, following the hue circle, to complete the painting.

For more information on the alla prima technique, please visit the following websites:

• Learn & Master Painting
• Artists Network