Alla Prima by Michael LeKites

I've been wanting to do some  some wet on wet painting. Haven't done many since my college days.  Saw a step by step painting on Wet Canvas of a pear and was inspired.  Just focusing on the technique. I think I worked a little too fast and too wet. About 2 hours worth of work. I'm satisfied with it right now though, for being my first one. I plan on doing more of these as often as I can.  Oil on canvas board, 8x11.

I will further add, that loosening up is tough for me. In the past, when I worked with acrylics or watercolor, I would paint every little detail, sometimes every little blade of grass.  Oils are still frustrating for me because of the drying time. I often want to get to the detail right away, but can't. So, this is something that I have to learn to master. I don't want to become too loose in my technique, but I need to go in this direction if I want to continue and grow as an oil painter.