Still Life Drawings 1

While some of these shaped still life drawings also use paint or pastels, the majority are made with pencil on paper. Some illustrations depict a tablecloth by overlaying the table picture with a second layer of a square or rectangle. Since table legs form a unity between the floor and the table, each drawing is hung one to two feet above the floor line when it is on exhibit.

"Twins"

Acrylic and Pencil on Shaped Paper

3.5' X 4'

These two drawing are anthropomorphic depictions of still life. The word "self" painted represents “the individual self”. Though they differ somewhat, the twin paintings share a similar appearance.

"Fish Tale"

Acrylic and Gesso on Shaped Paper

3.5' X 2'

The words, "tails", and "tales" are all parodies in this illustration. Unlike most of my drawings, this one was created because I wanted to experiment with painting on paper instead of my typical tools of pencil on paper.

"Reflection 2"

Pencil on Shaped Paper

3.5' X 2'

Because the word "Life" is printed on the cup, this still life examines "reflection" in both life and the surface of the table. The end of that life and the end of introspection are symbolized by the skull.

Shaped

"Plebian Still Llife"

Pencil and Acrylic on Shaped Paper

3.5' X 2'

I spent fifty cents to buy this sculpture after seeing it at a local flea market, and I've utilized it in several of my drawings and paintings. Because it depicts a type of art or taste—something that many people enjoy but may not be the best or to my taste—I refer to the drawing as “Plebian Still Life.”

"Deep Shadow"

Pencil on Shaped Paper

3.5' X 2'

The illustration "Deep Shadow" refers to the dreary existence that might creep into our lives. I decided to use an “8 ball" and the word "life" on the coffee cup to suggest that everyone faces difficult situations but can persevere. Roaches are only a symbol of the "pest" or unwanted elements in our lives.

"Anthropomorthic"

Pencil on Shaped Paper

3.5' X 2'

Giving human characteristics to non-human objects is known as "anthropomorphic" thinking. I have utilized the apple's common still-life feature with a knife piercing the apple and human red blood leaking out.

"Reflections"

Pencil on Shaped Paper

3.5' X 2'

A highly reflecting tabletop surface is depicted in this drawing. I'm interested in the fruit bits that have been sliced or bitten into. The fact that the bitten-off pieces of fruit are resting on the table and are essential to the narrative of this still life is interesting. The juxtaposition between a tidy still life and the notion of spitting fruit fragments onto the table fascinates me.

"Repetation of Circles"

Pencil on Shaped Paper

3.5' X 2'

This sketch was merely a practice using a single element, such as a circle, to create a still life composed of circles stacked on top of each other.

"Still Life with White Dinner Plate"

Prussian Blue Pastel on Shaped Paper

3.5' X 2'

I wanted to avoid using a pencil on paper for this picture, so I tried using pastels instead. I wanted to incorporate the simple circular white dish element, the clean table lines, and the highly decorative tablecloth design.

"The Holy Trinity"

Pencil and acrylic on Shaped Paper

3.5' X 2'

"The Holy Trinity" is the title of this drawing. It’s only the usage of still-life components, with three pears serving as the trinity. This drawing also features a knife, a destructive object, and another letter with the title written in a child’s handwriting.