The independent still life -- Materials and methods -- Drawing: line, tone and form -- Drawing with paint and using a tonal palette -- An exploration of colour -- Still life with flowers, fruits and vegetables -- The alternative still life -- Still life painting within the genre of portraiture

Still life painting is an exciting genre, which allows the artist to explore colour, shape and form using as many or as few objects as they like. A still life can be quiet, tranquil and contemplative in mood, or be a celebration of pure colour and expression