Make sure you choose objects that interest you. You may like them because of the color, shape or because they have special meaning to you.
Some artists like to overlap objects to adds depth
Simple Still-Life Set Up (to show highlights and shadows)
Helpful Hints to set up your still-life:
BRAQUE
UNKKNOWN
Helpful Hints to set up your still-life:
- Choose 3 things you actually want to draw.
- Place your objects on a light surface to create visible shadows
- Your objects should be different sizes
- Watch the video :)
- You can overlap if you like, but you do not have to. Space your objects out so they create a balanced composition.
- Make sure at least one object has a surface that will show a highlight (ball, pear, grape, glass)
- If you photograph your still-life do not use a flash
- Have someone hold a light up to it to create shadows (my daughter helped me)
- VIEW EXAMPLES BELOW
Original Photo
Marker (in progress)
Colored Pencil (in progress)
Pencil (in progress)
Choosing your MEDIUM (material you are using to create your project). Your choice!
- Pencil
- Colored Pencil
- Marker
- Pen
- Paint
- Google Drawing (bring your photo into Google Drawing and use as a reference)
- Crayons
- Pastels
- ????
Criteria/Requirements:
- Show different values: highlights, shadows, mid-tones
- Create the drawing in your style...a bit abstract that's okay
- Show mastery of technique using the chosen media
- Keep your art neat, take time to refine your work
Examples of Still-Life Paintings
VAN GOGH
BRAQUE
GAUGUIN
MORANDI
CEZANNE
PICASSO
PICASSO
PICASSO
CARAVAGGIO
THEIBAUD
THEIBAUD
UNKKNOWN
UNKNOWN
