Practice & Post - Still life

[jenn_iam]

Lets see where your imagination and interpretation take you in the practices of illustrating and painting still life.

[davideo]

This still life was done years ago, when I first retreated to the small town my Mom lived in. Where I was, I had few possessions but I needed something to paint, so I put stuff onto a chair and began. The face in the picture is my Mom in the 1940's. For those who are learning and teaching themselves, I suggest still life as a good way to get in touch with seeing and rendering. It is a nice feeling when that cup or apple in front of you begins to appear on your canvas/paper. Working from life has no replacement. It teaches well!

[jenn_iam]

Oh I like it David... the portrait and overall composition is great; I love the hills n valleys in your drape too..