Dynamic Still Life for Artists

INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Dynamic Still Life for Artists
Why Still Life?
My Art Journey
Your Art Journey
1 PAINTING SPACES AND STUDIOS
Different Artists, Different Spaces
Studio Setup for Still Life: The Basics
Materials and Tools: The Must-Have and the Good-to-Have
Paint Choices and Palette Layout
Studio Lighting
2 WHAT TO PAINT? SETTING UP A STILL LIFE THAT "CLICKS"
Diving into Still Life
Still Life Setup: The Three Vs
Lighting Your Still Life
Subject Matter: Thinking Outside the Box
Borrowing Inspiration
Exercise: Experimenting with Still Life Setup and Lighting
3 PLANNING YOUR DYNAMIC STILL LIFE: COMPOSITION AND VALUE STUDIES
Preparation Pays Off
Composition: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?
Using a Viewfinder Contrast: The Key to Creating a Focal Point
Thumbnail Sketches
Exercise: One Still Life, Three Formats: Creating Thumbnail Sketches
Format First, Then Size and Scale
Value Studies: A Solid Foundation
A Hierarchy of Values: Highlights and Dark Accents
Exercise: Creating a Value Study in Black and White Oils
4 PAINTING YOUR DYNAMIC STILL LIFE: ALLA PRIMA IN THREE STEPS
Step 1: Underpainting
Step 2: Color Mixing
Step 3: Applying Color
Paint Outside the Box: Alternative Materials
Battling Overwhelm: Breaking the Process into "Bites"
No "Bad" Painting Days
Exercise: The Three-Step Still Life
5 YOUR ART JOURNEY CONTINUES
Momentum: The Most Important Thing
Jump-Starting Momentum
Comparison Is the Thief of Joy
Finding Friends and Mentors
6 CONCLUSION: YOUR UNIQUE ARTISTIC FINGERPRINT
Resources
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Index

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