Ripe Pomegranates (Alla Prima) (2025) Original Watercolour by Ariela Stem

This watercolor painting depicts ripe pomegranates rendered using the alla prima technique. Alla prima is a swift and spontaneous method, executed in a single session while the surface remains wet. It demands masterful control and confidence in every stroke. Bold, energetic brushstrokes bring vitality and character to the still life, capturing the natural beauty of the fruit. The work exemplifies the artist’s distinctive approach and unique painterly style, celebrating both color and form with expressive elegance.

Materials used:

Watercolor on textured watercolor paper

Details:

• Watercolour on Paper
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 42 x 30 x 0.1cm (unframed) / 42 x 30cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: Still life