Still Life

What is a Still Life?

A **still life** is a picture of things that don't move, like fruit in a bowl, flowers in a vase, or toys on a table. Artists arrange these objects carefully and then draw or paint them. It's a great way to practice drawing!

Examples:

• We drew a **still life** of apples and bananas in art class.
• The artist arranged a vase of flowers for her **still life** painting.
• A **still life** can make everyday objects look special.

Synonyms:

Object study, arrangement.

Fun Fact:

Artists often use still life to practice drawing light and shadows!