Still Life Painting

Objective:

Create a still life painting from a few objects.

Big Idea:

Still life painting is a long standing tradition in the arts. Students will integrate drawing, color, composition, and painting techniques to create a 2D painting of 3D objects.

Essential Questions:

Why is still life painting important?

What is gained from painting from life (3D objects)?

How does light and color affect an art piece?

Student Examples

Fruit:

Personal Objects: