Welcome to this collection of curated still life reference images — a resource designed to spark your creativity and support your journey as a painter.

Finding the right photo to paint from can be harder than it seems. You might scroll endlessly through your own travel photos or browse stock image libraries, only to come away uninspired. That’s why this book exists: every image included here has been carefully selected for its potential as a compelling painting subject. These are still lifes worth painting — rich with atmosphere, light and texture. Each photo reference is accompanied by a painting from it by the author.