How to Create a Stunning Still Life like a pro! Step by Step guide

Some people think that a still life is boring! I know that some of my students thought so... In this step by step tutorial I'll show you how to create interesting and dynamic still life studies. I'll demonstrate techniques and tricks to help you to create stunning pieces of art.
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Equipment and materials
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Paint
Acrylic paint by Pebeo, Abstract, Windsor & Newton and Daler Rowney

Pebeo US - https://amzn.to/3XZ6Vht UK - https://amzn.to/4cZ8foZ

Paper
Black Card https://amzn.to/3LXbAJA
Fluorescent card https://amzn.to/4dd7F7A

Hardback sketchbook - https://amzn.to/3WEETWi

Gel Plate
UK - https://amzn.to/4fLjROu
US - https://amzn.to/3yL4KUK


Matt Gel Medium - Windsor and Newton/ Deco Art
UK - https://amzn.to/3SZJ125
US - https://amzn.to/3MdiKJN


Watercolour paint by Paul Rubens of LightWish - High intensity pigment pallet
UK https://amzn.to/4deHgq2
Anilinky high pigment pallet - UK https://amzn.to/3LoAuBK
Artecho vibrant watercolor pallet - US https://amzn.to/3S5WVPZ
MeiLiang Travel Watercolor Set - US https://amzn.to/4dzqzVR

Brushes
Assorted, flat, round and very fine. I use a variety of different makes but they are all very soft. I also use brushes for nail painting as they are very fine.

Colouring Pencils
Faber-Castell Polychromos Full Set - US https://amzn.to/4f27soT
UK https://amzn.to/466jKsj
Single Pencil - US https://amzn.to/3Y3Pywe

Derwent Inktense - US https://amzn.to/466jKsj UK https://amzn.to/3LoAuBK

Paper
For watercolour you need a strong paper (300gsm) or you can use wallpaper lining paper which works really well

Pens
Fineliner marker by Daler Rowney and Fudenosuka

Acrylic pens by Aen Art, Posca and Lyuvie
UK - https://amzn.to/4cBxQDZ
US - https://amzn.to/4fVWqC4


Fountain pens by Jinhao, Lumy and Parker
UK - https://amzn.to/4dUWssl
US - https://amzn.to/3YSA9ze


Ink by Diamine and J Herbin
UK - https://amzn.to/4dOdCYs
US - https://amzn.to/4dORop7

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