Still Life

August 26, 2017

This post contributed by Tianna Lewis.

Patricia Schmidt, Prosperity, water color — Patricia Schmidt, Prosperity, water color

Many would claim that the still life reached it’s peak with the 17th century Dutch painters. It’s hard to argue with them; Dutch still lifes are exquisite. But the genre has been explored during many artistic movements, and continues to be popular with artists today. Whether you’re a cubist or expressionist, minimalist or modern day conceptual artist, it seems that artists can’t help but take inspiration from the little things resting on their tables.

Donna Graham, Garlic Trio, graphite — Donna Graham, Garlic Trio, graphite

Fran Kievet, Protea in Blue Vase, oil — Fran Kievet, Protea in Blue Vase, oil

Ken Klos, Three Persimmons, oil on panel — Ken Klos, Three Persimmons, oil on panel

Shelley Curtis, Dahlia Bouquet, digital fine art — Shelley Curtis, Dahlia Bouquet, digital fine art

Abigail Marble, Pink Lily, acrylic on panel — Abigail Marble, Pink Lily, acrylic on panel

Bill Baily, Pear Trio, water color — Bill Baily, Pear Trio, water color

Jani Hoberg, Tulips, etching — Jani Hoberg, Tulips, etching

LaVonne Tarbox-Crone, Cherry Bowl, water color — LaVonne Tarbox-Crone, Cherry Bowl, water color

Miroslav Lovric, Forsythia, mixed media — Miroslav Lovric, Forsythia, mixed media

Melissa Lund, Cupcake Love, photography — Melissa Lund, Cupcake Love, photography

Jeanne Hatch, Sunflowers and Lemons, acrylic on canvas — Jeanne Hatch, Sunflowers and Lemons, acrylic on canvas

CW Potzz, Look into the Blue Eyes of Summer, acrylic — CW Potzz, Look into the Blue Eyes of Summer, acrylic

Judy Phipps, No Doctor This Month, oil — Judy Phipps, No Doctor This Month, oil

Sarkis Antikajian, Cabbage and Leek, oil — Sarkis Antikajian, Cabbage and Leek, oil

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