Personal Still Life Value

Study
Painting 2, 3, 4
 What is a still life?

The Tate Modern describes still life as :

Still life includes all kinds of man-made or natural

objects, cut flowers, fruit, vegetables, fish, game, wine
and so on. Still life can be a celebration of material
pleasures such as food and wine, or often a warning of
the ephemerality of these pleasures and of the brevity of
human life (see memento mori).

Ephemerality is a fancy word for transitional, or not permanent.

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 Natura Morta (1951) – Giorgio Morandi

An Italian artist known for

his still life paintings of
unsophisticated subject
matter and simple
execution...

Straight Forward

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Juan Sánchez Cotán (June 25, 1560 – September 8, 1627)

A Spanish painter who was

famous for painting realism. This
Painting has high contrast. Can
you tell where the night source is
coming from?

Contrast means how much dark

and how much light

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What makes a
good still life? ◦ Balance
◦ Consider light source
◦ Subject matter

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Still Life Portrait

What kind of items can I put in my still life?

What do you need to do??

Find 3 - 7 objects that represent you

Arrange them into a still life and take a
photo
Bring this to next class so you can start
drawing!
And have a good day (-:
 3-7 objects required
Four Thumbnail Sketches in sketchbook in
Project pencil
Requirements Use pencil to LIGHTLY outline and contour the
still life.
Trace lines with a black pen or sharpie.
Use black paint only or a monochromatic
scheme.

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Value with
Paint

We are continuing with value. You may

use acrylic or watercolor paint.

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 Line quality makes your work seem further developed. It can
suggest light source and texture. Be aware of your lines!

Line Quality

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Keep your pencils sharp

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Examples

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