Still lifes have functioned throughout history as an exercise for painters to train and showcase their talent, skills and expertise. Here ten artists who prove the practice is as alive as ever.

Roman Reisinger	Keith Mee	Charlie Mclenahan	Arno Arno	Christophe Rodrigues
Irma Kvanchiani	Robyn Nesbitt	Linda Hubbard	Richard T Scott	Jackie Edwards

About the author

Georgia Haagsma studied at the University of Amsterdam, the Gerrit Rietveld Academy and moved to London to finish her BA in Cultural Studies at University College London, where she graduated with honours in Art, Science and Practice. She worked in the Press Department at the Saatchi Gallery from February to June 2009 and is now a Gallery Assistant at a contemporary art gallery in London as well as a freelance art critic.

4 Comments

1. IMELDA OMOM says:

   July 30, 2011 at 1:18 pm

   http://www.saatchionline.com

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2. IMELDA OMOM says:

   July 30, 2011 at 1:19 pm

   you should have chosen Ken Omom.His work is incredible

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3. Arno says:

   August 5, 2011 at 12:20 am

   Thanks for the mention!
   I love the selection as a whole.

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4. Carlo Grassini says:

   September 1, 2011 at 9:10 pm

   Morandi has proven Still Life is more than an exercise.
   I use Still Life as a supporting role within the larger picture.
   http://www.saatchionline.com/art/Painting-Acrylic-Lingerie-and-Muscle/211/3682/view

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