I finally got my still life stand and lights functioning in the new studio. It felt great to be back at the easel, working from life, with all my creature comforts nearby. The picture below shows my acrylic corner - and on the other side of the room are my oils and mixed-media work areas. If I get stuck on one project i just move a few feet to the next. Love it!
I painted a bowl of fruit while my students took on a luscious vase of fuchia and red tulips. Sometimes I set up several still lifes around the room, I offer several choices depending on how courageous everyone is feeling.... There was a carton of white eggs vying for attention but compared to the tulips, there was no comparison - and alas, no takers.