Some time ago I started documenting still-life compositions that I'm arranging for my students.
Some of them are more advanced than others, and some of them I don't document at all - mainly because of the student's age (level) they are not as interesting to post here.
Making a composition is something I'm actively developing, and it brings me much joy as the lines are arranged sensibly. Usually, the still life stays in one position for 2-3 hours (time of class), as I don't have a place that could be used solely to be nice looking (and dust-catching).
Complex and 'chaotic' comps are my favourites. I collect many weird or funny-looking things and antics so I can play with their structure, texture, and light-catching abilities. Some of the things I bring home have no useful purpose other than to be drawn or painted later.
Each time I try to set as many different shapes and structures as I can so my students can observe how various surfaces react to light and each other. Some are matte, some are shiny and reflective, some are fluffy and some are solid. I compare fruits to metal elements and soft blankets to glass.
I also use A LOT of empty boxes. They are just perfect for practicing skills at early stages as they are brain crackers for people without basic knowledge of perspective - yet still, they're the easiest subjects to practice it.
As you can see, some artistic mess is involved in the process. Also, you can see 
If you like any of the compositions, feel free to use them in your artistic project or everyday practice. If you share any of the results, it would be nice to mention me so I can see how fabulous is your progress but it's not necessary ;)
Have a great week!
