The Ultimate Still Life Table

Take your still life work to the next level with our simple, adjustable and versatile still life table.

Whether you are a student just learning to paint or a professional, painting still life subjects is an indispensable, time-honored practice which helps artists to develop their ability to accurately represent the world and polish those skills they have already acquired. When bad weather forces plein air painters indoors, a properly constructed still life set up allows us to create our own table-top microcosm of objects, colors, textures and light. Therefore it is essential to create a still life table in our studios or work areas which can be lit properly and easily changed and adjusted to suit the subjects that we want to study. The good news is that you don’t have to spend a lot of money to build a very professional set up. This is a low-tech solution! The basic supplies that you’ll need are available at the hardware store or home center.