How to Arrange a Still Life
Lesson 3
What is a still life? A still life is a group of objects that are inanimate or not moving. These objects stay still while you draw them and can include anything. They are usually objects that are smaller than a car.
To arrange good lighting for a still life, a table is set in front of a window. The artist sits with his or her side to the window. The drawing board and objects are in front. The form will be clear if the objects are arranged so that both a light side and a shaded side are seen.
LIGHT FROM WINDOW
SOMETHING TO TRY : Arrange a still life using two or three simply shaped objects. Overlap them, keeping the smallest objects in front or in view. Overlapping makes the subject more interesting to look at.
NO OVERLAP
OBJECTS OVERLAP
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