Hobbies Fine Arts & Crafts Reference Photos for Artists: Still Life Share PINTEREST Email Print Fine Arts & Crafts Painting Basics Lessons & Tutorials Techniques Supplies Drawing & Sketching Arts & Crafts By Marion Boddy-Evans Marion Boddy-Evans is an artist living on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. She has written for art magazines blogs, edited how-to art titles, and co-authored travel books. our editorial process Marion Boddy-Evans Updated January 13, 2020 01 of 10 Still Life Reference Photo: Red Apples A collection of still life photos to use as reference in paintings. Photo © Susan Tschantz. Used with Permission. A collection of still life photos to use as reference in paintings. Still life painting is a great way to learn because you've total control over your subject, from what you select to put into it, how you arrange these, and how you light it. Use this collection of reference photos for inspiration, or to paint from.See also: Terms of Use of these Artist's Reference Photos. 02 of 10 Still Life Reference Photo: Apples and Pumpkin A collection of still life photos to use as reference in paintings. Photo © Susan Tschantz. Used with Permission. 03 of 10 Still Life Reference Photo: Red Roses on White Cloth A collection of still life photos to use as reference in paintings. Photo © Tina Jones. Used with Permission. 04 of 10 Still Life Reference Photo: Red on Dark A collection of still life photos to use as reference in paintings. Photo © Tina Jones. Used with Permission. 05 of 10 Still Life Reference Photo: Reds with Dark Background A collection of still life photos to use as reference in paintings. Photo © Tina Jones. Used with Permission. 06 of 10 Still Life Reference Photo: Reds Against Darks A collection of still life photos to use as reference in paintings. Photo © Tina Jones. Used with Permission. 07 of 10 Still Life Reference Photo: Red Box A collection of still life photos to use as reference in paintings. Photo © Tina Jones. Used with Permission. 08 of 10 Still Life Reference Photo: White Mug A collection of still life photos to use as reference in paintings. Image: ©2007 Marion Boddy-Evans. Licensed to About.com, Inc 09 of 10 Still Life Reference Photo: Red Poppies and Cube A collection of still life photos to use as reference in paintings. Photo © Lyn Rasmussen. 10 of 10 Still Life Reference Photo: Red Kettle A collection of still life photos to use as reference in paintings. Image: ©2007 Marion Boddy-Evans. Licensed to About.com, Inc