Working from Photographs
Like many artists, I prefer to use photos to create my still-life artworks. This works best for me because flowers and fruit have a relatively short life, and I’m a slow artist. When using photo references, you’ll need to make several decisions, and I’ll briefly address them here.
TAKING THE PHOTO If you decide to use your own camera and set up the still life yourself, congratulations! That’s often the hardest part of the creative process. Factors to consider include composition, lighting, and backdrop, and you’ll want to take photos from different angles to determine the optimal perspective. Familiarity with your lens and camera controls is important, specifically when focusing and choosing your settings. I prefer to ...
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