The still-life sketchbook

Line, shape, space, composition, and depth are most easily understood through the study and practice of still-life drawing. The artist can enjoy the freedom of arranging objects exactly as desired, testing perception, and pushing the boundaries of reality. Take inspiration from the words and works of 20 great still-life artists, including the fantastically detailed works of the sexteenth-century Dutch masters, through to the cubist and surreal compositions of Picasso and O'Keeffe.