ANSWER 2
Looking at 'still life' works by established artists?
This would be a great place to start. The course requires you to study the work of established artists (if you can find work by local professional artists so much the better). So, why not get this part of the course out of the way first. The information, advice and help you can glean from looking at other artists work can be of enormous benefit to your own work.
· It can inform your work - i.e. provide details of materials you could use in your work.
· It can give you ideas of compositional construction.
· It can give you ideas about the use of colour.
· It can give you ideas about technique and style.

Indeed, it is an essential part of the course. Everything you learn from looking at other artists work must be noted within your portfolio.

Good Annotation is essential for good marks.

Remember: The assessor cannot look inside your head (unless your Kylie Minogue of course).
You need to tell the assessor what you are thinking, do you like the work you studied? Do you dislike it - and if so why? This not only gives the assessor an insight to your work but also gives you a starting point for your work. You can then choose your direction.
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 has been used as a source for subject matter by most artists during their careers. The ordinary objects we find around our homes can provide the basis for exciting compositions - limited only by our imagination.

An alternative interpretation of the image using pastels.