Art In The Classroom: J.C Still Life Tips & Example

Junior Cert - 1 hr Still Life exam

Example Still Life Objects 2017

Choose one item from either category A or B below and name it on your drawing sheet: Category A – Natural Forms Category B – Man-Made Forms
salad leaves a red pepper a fish a dead insect a half‐peeled apple nuts sausages and rashers a flower herbs a bread roll a cupcake	a bicycle helmet a toy car or tractor a toy for my dog knitting needles and wool boxing gloves or other sports equipment a gardening glove head phones an open purse or wallet a badminton or tennis racquet a light bulb sunglasses

Ordinary Level
Make a drawing of the complete form or a drawing of a part of it. The part may be enlarged in order to explore its features.
Higher Level
Make a drawing of the complete form and a drawing of a part of it. The part may be enlarged in order to explore its features.

T I P S !

Layout your object(s) to make an interesting arrangement and find the best view of your object(s).
Create a tonal scale/grid in the corner of your page
Using a pencil lightly map out your composition where the objects are using as much of the page as possible
Continue to make sure your proportions and sizing is correct
Begin to add detail! Add tone and blend! Use your tonal scale for help - make sure you are achieving the the light and dark effects!