Reference Photos for Artists: Still Life

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.
Updated January 13, 2020
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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.

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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.
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Still Life Reference Photo: Red Roses on White Cloth

Artist's Reference Photos -- Still Life
A collection of still life photos to use as reference in paintings. Photo © Tina Jones. Used with Permission.
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Still Life Reference Photo: Red on Dark

Artist's Reference Photos -- Still Life
A collection of still life photos to use as reference in paintings. Photo © Tina Jones. Used with Permission.
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Still Life Reference Photo: Reds with Dark Background

Artist's Reference Photos -- Still Life
A collection of still life photos to use as reference in paintings. Photo © Tina Jones. Used with Permission.
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Still Life Reference Photo: Reds Against Darks

Artist's Reference Photos -- Still Life
A collection of still life photos to use as reference in paintings. Photo © Tina Jones. Used with Permission.
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Still Life Reference Photo: Red Box

Artist's Reference Photos -- Still Life
A collection of still life photos to use as reference in paintings. Photo © Tina Jones. Used with Permission.
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Still Life Reference Photo: White Mug

Artist's Reference photo still life with coffee cup
A collection of still life photos to use as reference in paintings. Image: ©2007 Marion Boddy-Evans. Licensed to About.com, Inc
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Still Life Reference Photo: Red Poppies and Cube

Still life with red poppies and abalone shell.
A collection of still life photos to use as reference in paintings. Photo © Lyn Rasmussen.
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Still Life Reference Photo: Red Kettle

Artist's reference photos -- still life with red
A collection of still life photos to use as reference in paintings. Image: ©2007 Marion Boddy-Evans. Licensed to About.com, Inc