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Still life

Compose quiet scenes around paper, ceramics, food and natural materials. Each prompt specifies the arrangement and light so you can adapt a particular visual idea to your own subject.

Ceramics in warm morning light

Still life

Ceramics in warm morning light

An ivory cup and terracotta vase use linen texture and a small olive branch to form a quiet editorial still life.

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Pressed florals and handmade stationery

Still life

Pressed florals and handmade stationery

A top-down study of handmade paper, vellum and pressed botanicals with enough space to read the materials.

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Sourdough and citrus breakfast still life

Still life

Sourdough and citrus breakfast still life

Ricotta toast, blood orange and dark coffee use warm linen and stoneware to form a restrained breakfast composition.

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