ANSWER 1
Drawing still-life objects?
Drawing still-life objects from source is an essential element of the requirements of the course. This will be a vital part of your portfolio, or work journal, and is your chance to display your great level of skill - your wonderful drawing techniques. (Remember - there is more than just one way to draw. Look at different drawing techniques and styles and when it comes to producing those studies of pots and pans, skulls and milk bottles - introduce these varied methods to keep your interest in the subject).

A charcoal drawing of the subject

Perhaps then we should look at one of the other two choices first?

GO BACK TO CHOICES to check out the alternative answers - remember - there is no such thing as right and wrong in art - just better!

THE STILL LIFE

Still life is often considered to be a boring area of study. However, it can be the most rewarding - if approached in the correct frame of mind.

When drawing still life consider the various techniques of mark-making you could use to keep your interest in the subject. If you explored the various methods available to you you would have several additional pieces of work to fill your journal - from the same composition. However, it should be remembered that various combinations of composition should be considered until you are happy with a final design you could persue to a final piece.