CHAPTER 4
Everyday Inspirationwith Elizabeth Mayville
Elizabeth Mayville’s crisp, clean style turns everyday scenes into calm, intimate works of art. From a simple neighborhood view from a windowsill to scattered toys on the stairs, this chapter holds both traditional and unconventional subjects for a more detailed look at what defines a still life.
Stack of Books
The flat surfaces of books make them great subjects for studying planes and light. Notice how the crisp edges of the books contrast with the more organic color shifts in the foreground. The defined shadows of this scene add to the depth and contrast.
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