(Your task is at the bottom of this post)
What is Still Life?
Still life is simply a painting or drawing of objects. It is different from other forms of work in the sense that it cannot move (unlike a figure or a portrait) and is close to you (unlike a landscape).
When you paint or draw a still life, you will see things your own way. One person might be fascinated by detail, another might notice the shapes more and another person might be more interested in the colours.
Some artists famous for their still life work include, Vincent Van Gogh, Georgia O’Keefe, Henri Matisse and Paul Cezanne.
CHALLENGE 1:
Look at these pictures below. Choose 1 photo and draw/ sketch what you see. Look at the shapes, detail and colours. Take your time.
Challenge 2: Look around your home and gather some objects to create your own still life. Draw or paint it. We would love to see your creations. Tag us on the school facebook page @WBurghP with caption #P2stilllife