Going beyond just flowers and fruit, these still life art ideas will get you started on a road that may never end with ideas!
Fruit and flower have always been a classic subject for the still life, but don't just stop there. Never get the notion that you must follow those rules to create something of beauty. If you're stuck in a rut, I've got 6 ideas here that can get your wagon out of the ditch and back on the trail!
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1. Subject:
Try painting something old but unique, dig out that old coffee grinder your grandmamma passed down to you years ago. Or maybe the foot driven sowing machine. Maybe you found an old hammer and wood chisel set at an estate sale. Am I getting your creative juices going yet? One of my greatest pleasures is going Yard Sale hunting. My wife and I have a great day of it, and sometimes come away with such wonderful props! Plus, she loves to haggle (she calls it polite negotiating) and takes great pride in chiseling down the price.
2. Color:
Try doing a work in a monochromatic or analogous color scheme. Even a simple black and white painting will strengthen your technique in depicting value and subtleties of the half tones. It forces you to see the small differences in shade and tones throughout your still life art.
3. Texture:
No matter the medium you work in, the impact of texture always brings the viewer in closer to see how it was done. Include this with impasto passages within you work, especially around your focal object, and very much so in the highlights of that object.
4. Shadows:
Deep cast shadows across the piece will lend itself to some fairly abstract shapes. These are always interesting to view and will pull your viewer in to see what can be seen within them.
5. Viewing Point:
Altering your point of view from the front to above, below or showing only a piece of the entire setup can make for an exciting development. Ariel views are always interesting for it is an angle that is so different. Below normal eye level also makes for some wonderful ideas.
6. Scale:
Vary the size of your work. If your used to doing 8" X 10", or 14" x 16", bust loose and try a 30" X 40" or 36" X 48". You might surprise yourself in working up to a larger scale and breaking through outside your comfort zone!
With all the possibilities in available in props for still life art, not just flowers and fruit, you should have a never ending stream of subjects. Isn't still life art a wonderful genre to paint in!
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Christmas Sales DEWALT D28110 4-1/2-Inch Small Angle Grinder Feature
- 7.0 Amp ac/DC, 11,000 rpm motor designed for faster material removal and higher overload protection
- Quick-Change Wheel Release allows tool free wheel removal without need for a wrench
- Low profile, jam-pot gear case increases durability and allows tool to fit into tight spaces
- Oversized, protected spindle lock button provides easier and quicker wheel changes
- 2-position removable side handle provides increased comfort and control; Slim, ergonomic body design provides increased comfort in extended use applications
Christmas Sales DEWALT D28110 4-1/2-Inch Small Angle Grinder Overview
The powerful DEWALT D28110 4 1/2-Inch Small Angle Grinder is compact enough to fit in tight places for a wide variety of grinding and cutting applications. Its ergonomic body is easy to manipulate, and its durable components make this small angle grinder an easy all-around pick.
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 Powerful 7 amp motor delivers 11,000 rpm to satisfy both cutting and grinding needs. View larger. |
 This small angle grinder features a two-position side handle for maximum control in tight spaces. View larger. |
Versatile and aggressive, this small angle grinder features a 1.1-horsepower, 7 amp motor that's designed to deliver 11,000 rpm for efficient material removal. Its jam-pot design provides precise gear alignment and allows the grinder's transmission to be smooth and quiet. Also, the low-profile gear case allows the tool to fit easily into tight spaces, so you waste less time hand-finishing hard-to-reach areas.
Designed for Comfort and Convenience
Getting the job done quickly and effectively is all about maneuverability. This paddle-switch tool weighs 4.1 pounds and features a switch lock-on and multiposition side handle for multiple grip options. The oversized spindle-lock button and Quick-Change Wheel Release keep allow for tool-free wheel removal. In addition, the grinder's matching wheel flanges allow it to be used with a wide range of common accessories.
The D28110 4-1/2-Inch Small Angle Grinder comes with a DEWALT warranty package that includes a three-year limited warranty, a one-year free service contract, and a 90-day money-back guarantee.
What's in the Box
D28110 DEWALT 4 1/2-Inch Small Angle Grinder, two-position side handle, depressed center wheel, adjustable guard, and wrench.
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