Still life isn’t just about bowls of fruit or dusty vases – it’s a powerful way to sharpen your observational skills, deepen your understanding of form, texture, and light, and ultimately ...

As the Scientific Revolution spread across Europe, artists became increasingly devoted to realism in still life paintings of plants and flowers. As Thor Mednick, an art historian at the University ...

Clara Peeters, "Still Life with Cheeses, Artichoke, and Cherries" (c. 1625), oil on wood panel, held by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (image public domain via LACMA) Success! Your account ...

Thomas Kinkade’s Life Was Nothing Like His Idealized Paintings. A New Documentary Looks at His Multimillion-Dollar Success and Dark Downfall By Addie Morfoot. Plus Icon.