Inspired by Garbage

Hi friends! I was going to toss these eggshells out after making my daughter a sandwich but I thought they were to pretty to discard. So I rinsed them and set them on a paper towel to dry and that is where this still life came from.

A simple monochrome subject is an excellent thing to practice because you really have to look for the subtle changes in line and value so it doesn’t look invisible. You can find a real time version of this tutorial on Critique Club or enjoy the time-lapse below!

Supplies (affiliate links used)

• 5″x7″ canvas panel (Arteza multi pack) or a 5 pack of 5″x7″ for $3.51

• Golden open acrylics *sets and open stock from Blick, I have the modern and traditional 6 color sets. Amazon has the modern set and traditional

• Brushes: Zen All Media brushes in a variety of sizes

• Palette paper (best deal) Cute small pad I used

• This is the stay wet palette seal I mentioned

I hope you are having a great week! Happy crafting!