How to Style a Still Life Inspired by Jan Van Kessel's “Vanitas Still Life”
Want to take your craft to the next level? We can help. In this step-by-step guide, you’ll learn how to style a still life through key lessons on composition, lighting, and more, inspired by Jan van Kessel’s Vanitas Still Life. Known for his depictions of nature, Jan van Kessel was a 17th-century Flemish painter who depicted animals and still life scenes with intense detail and accuracy. His craft can inspire the artist in you.
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