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Half skeleton hand half living art3/29/2023 ![]() ![]() These two works by American Pop artist, Roy Lichtenstein, ‘Cape Cod Still life’ and ‘Cape Cod Still Life (Study)’ show nets and rope entangled around an driftwood and shells. The items are usually large and substantial enough that a still life arrangement in the centre of the room can be viewed easily by all students. Items such as rope, floats, hooks, anchors, driftwood and fishing nets provide an excellent subject matter for still life works due to the variety of shapes, forms, patterns and surface textures. In this observational drawing, the complex letter keys, crunched paper and detailed ink ribbon contrast the smooth surfaces of the typewriter and tabletop.ĭriftwood, rope and fishing accessories, as inspired by these Roy Lichtenstein still life compositions (images © Estate of Roy Lichtenstein): Many high school Art projects within New Zealand are based around the beach and coastline. Machinery and mechanical parts, such as old sewing machines, disassembled clocks, cogs/wheels and typewriters, inspired by this drawing from Parkway North High School, United States, taught by Art teacher and artist Grant Kniffen: When the inner workings of mechanical items are exposed, there are often endless opportunities for art-making. Photo courtesy East City Art.įor more about drawing ellipses, please read 11 tips for improving your observational drawing. The hollow truncated cones become surrounded by shadows and beautiful pockets of curving negative space, creating a superb still life drawing lesson. Styrofoam cups, as inspired by this activity by the DC Sketchers: This is an excellent drawing activity to help students understand how to represent ellipses (the oval shape that is visible when a circle is viewed from angle). In this example, the paper bags have been twisted in different ways and carefully contrasted with a background of corrugated cardboard. This is a great subject to draw with charcoal on mid-tone grey or brown paper. Completed in charcoal, these large works create a kind of semi-abstracted landscapes and require careful attention to light and shadow.Ĭrumpled paper bags, such as this work by 18 year old artist Raegan Koepsel: Crunched and creased paper bags create dramatic shadows and provide an excellent opportunity to learn about tone. Popcorn, as in these original still life artworks by Po Yuan (left) and Betty Chen (right), students of Elizabeth Jendek, Thai Chinese International School, Samutprakarn, Thailand: Although there is a distinct possibility that a number of still life items might mysteriously ‘disappear’ during the course of this lesson, popcorn provides an excellent opportunity for practising the application of tone. It is a work in progress, with many more ideas to be added over time! 50+ Still Life Drawing Ideas This articles includes great work by students as well as famous still life artists.
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