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Melle Poire: A Juicy Creative Escape 🍐

Step-by-Step Tutorial

Pear watercolour painting

Time

Paint at your own pace

Level

Beginner / Confident Beginner

Palette

4 colours

Painting with your Mini Et Voilà Kit?

Your pre-sketched Melle Poire artwork, curated watercolour dots and step-by-step guidance are already prepared for you.

Materials You'll Need

Watercolour paper
A small round watercolour brush
Lemon Yellow
Vermilion
Burnt Sienna
Prussian Blue
A mixing plate or palette
Two containers of clean water
Paper towel

Colour Palette

Lemon Yellow for the glowing first layer
Vermilion for warmth and the pear’s rosy blush
Burnt Sienna for the stem and earthy details
Prussian Blue for the shadow and deeper tones

To create Green, mix Lemon Yellow with a small amount of Prussian Blue.

Start with more Yellow and introduce the Blue gradually. Prussian Blue is a strong colour, so a tiny amount is often enough.

Pear watercolour painting

By Pascale Reuter

A Little Watercolour Tip 

Before painting, test each colour on a spare piece of watercolour paper.

Add more water for a light, transparent wash. Use less water and more pigment when you are ready to add darker layers and details.

Think of your first washes as having the consistency of tea. Your final, stronger colours can feel a little more like cream.

Step 1: Activate Your Watercolours

Activate Your Watercolours for Melle Poire

Add a little clean water to each watercolour dot and allow the paint to activate.

Use your mixing plate to create your colour “juice”. Begin with a light, watery consistency—you can always add more pigment as your painting develops.

Step 2: Begin With Yellow

Paint the pear and its shadow with a light Yellow wash.

Keep this first layer soft and transparent. Allow the colour to flow naturally across the paper without trying to make it perfect.

Let the Yellow layer dry before moving on to the plate.

Activate your Lemon Yellow with clean water.

Paint the blue plate on Melle Poire

Paint a light, transparent wash across the pear, allowing the colour to move freely on the paper. Keep a few small areas lighter to create natural highlights.

This first layer should feel fresh, luminous and full of water.

Let it dry before adding the next colour.

Step 3: Paint the Blue Plate

Paint the outer ring of the plate with Blue.

For the inner ring, mix Blue with a small amount of Burnt Sienna. The two colours will create a soft, natural grey.

Add the Burnt Sienna gradually until you are happy with the mixture.

Step 4: Add Warmth and Texture

Melle Poire adding the final details

Once the Yellow layer is dry, return to the pear and add Orange to create warmth and texture.

Keep the highlight white by carefully painting around it. This small unpainted area will help make your pear appear fresh, luminous and juicy.

Build the Orange gradually, keeping some of the original Yellow visible underneath.

Step 5: Add the Final Details

Paint the little flowers on the plate with Blue.

Finish by adding the final shadows and strengthening any areas that need a little more contrast.

Take a moment to look at the whole painting before adding more. Sometimes, only a few final brushstrokes are needed.

Et Voilà, Melle Poire! 🍐


 

Oh Là Là… Something Doesn’t Look Right?

My colours look too dark

Add clean water to dilute your mixture before applying it to the paper. Watercolour usually dries a little lighter, but it is always easier to build colour gradually than to remove a very dark layer.

My Green looks too blue

Add more Lemon Yellow to warm the mixture. Prussian Blue is very strong, so introduce it a little at a time.

My colours are not blending

The first colour may have dried before the second was added. For a soft blend, introduce the next colour while the first wash is still slightly damp.

My pear looks flat

Allow the painting to dry, then add another transparent layer around the edges and lower part of the pear. Keep the highlighted area lighter to help create a rounded shape.

My shadow looks too strong

While the shadow is still damp, use a clean brush to soften the outer edge. If it has already dried, gently glaze over it with clean water and soften it without scrubbing the paper.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are these watercolour tutorials suitable for complete beginners?

Yes. Each tutorial guides you through the painting step by step, with simple explanations to help you understand colour, water and brush control. Check the level shown at the top of the tutorial before you begin.

Do I need to know how to draw?

No. You can create a simple sketch or trace your chosen design before painting. If you prefer everything prepared for you, the Mini Et Voilà Kits include a pre-sketched watercolour artwork ready to paint.

What materials do I need?

You’ll usually need watercolour paper, watercolour paints, a brush, clean water, a mixing plate and paper towel. You’ll find the exact materials and colours required at the beginning of each tutorial.

Do I need an Et Voilà Painting Kit?

You can follow the free tutorials using your own watercolour materials. An Et Voilà Painting Kit makes it easier to begin by giving you carefully selected colours, a brush and beginner-friendly guidance in one joyful little kit.

Where can I find the pre-sketched artwork?

Pre-sketched watercolour artwork is included with the corresponding Mini Et Voilà Kit. This allows you to skip the drawing and preparation, add water and enjoy your painting moment.