Still life with pitcher

Still life with a pitcher, an orange, a pear, and a spoon

Still life with a pitcher, an orange, a pear, and a spoon. First version with shadow and light divisions.


We’ve been learning more about light and color and how to see the colors the are in the lights, darks and whites. The painting class assignment was a still life, first with the lights and darks divided and then with the other detail added.
Still life with a pitcher, an orange, a pear, and a spoon

Still life with a pitcher, an orange, a pear, and a spoon. 2nd version with more detail.


Only four colors on the palette: white, ultramarine blue, cadmium red, and cadmium yellow light.
For reference, here is the actual setup.
Still life with a pitcher, an orange, a pear, and a spoon

Still life with a pitcher, an orange, a pear, and a spoon. Photo of the set up.

2 responses to “Still life with pitcher

  1. Hi Brian—Was wondering about permission to use the still life photograph above in work for a non-profit organization focused on education and the arts?

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