A Few Favorite Still Life Images

I'm sharing a few of my favorite still life images from each month of 2018. This was really a great challenge, a hard one at that. And it gave me a purpose for some self evaluation and reflection of my work.  I feel like it is always good to look back with fresh eyes and evaluate your creative work regardless of the medium you choose.

Self Evaluate

It's good to look at and evaluate ones own creative processes and results. I think it helps refine new goals, clarify the direction to be taken to improve, and helps define the skills that may need improvement. And, then again, it's just sort of fun to take a look back. But, here we go. My favorite still life images from each month of 2018. 

Favorite Still Life Image of the Month

dark pink tulips and gauze on wooden box

sour dough round bread viewed from above is a favorite still life image

stack of fabric tied with twine is a favorite still life

pussy willow in bucket with dark background is one of my favorite still life images

favorite still life of a bowl stack with vintage table ware and linen

favorite still life of white flowers in rustic container with scissors

favorite still life of black fruit in a vintage strainer

bright zinnias in a linen bag on a white background is a favorite still life of mine

linen ribbon wrapped around some vintage spoons is a favorite still life of mine

favorite still life of a white dahlia in bowl with vintage papers

favorite still life of mini pumpkins on burlap with straw

book stack with a mug and metal stars is a favorite still life photo

In January, dark pink tulips brightened the studio. Loved the texture of the gauze and tulips against the old wooden box. 

In February I started a sour dough starter and began making bread.  

March found me pulling together a few of my fabrics to create a still life image complete with scissors and twine.  

In April I purchased some pussy willow branches from Trader Joe's, placed them in a bucket, and voila!  

After prop shopping with my friend, I came home with probably too many bowls. Here are a few.  

June provided some beautiful soft-toned flowers from my garden.  

My favorite still life subject for July was what I like to call Black Fruit.  

By August the zinnias were thriving! Their glorious color called for a light and airy background.  

Combining my love for textiles and vintage tableware resulted in this still life.  

In October, I once again relied on my garden for inspiration. Is there a flower more beautiful than a white dahlia?  

Mini pumpkins, burlap, straw, and nuts pretty much sums up November and all the beauty of fall.  

Whimsical December contained books, ribbons, a cup of something hot, and some metal stars to enjoy. 

Make it a photo-worthy year! It’s not too late to start! 

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Are you looking for a break in your everyday? Join me for my Life Exposed online still life photography workshop coming this winter. All levels are welcome. It's a still life workshop that is online and self-paced so you can work on it at your own pace.

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Nadeen Flynn is a published, award winning northern California fine art photographer. Living in the greater Sacramento area, she specializes in fine art landscape, nature, and still life photography. Nadeen’s style is authentic, fresh and personality-driven. She offers in-person workshops, hourly lessons, and mentoring. While currently living in rural northern California with her husband and a couple thousand walnut trees, she posts regularly to Instagram.

Locations include Yuba City/Marysville, East Nicolaus, Wheatland, Lincoln, Woodland, Roseville, Rocklin, and surrounding Sacramento areas.

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