Bountiful Artichoke Garden Still Life

Fun Fact

Did you know that an artichoke is actually a flower bud? If left to bloom, it would open into a beautiful purple thistle flower! We eat the fleshy base of its bracts and the delicious heart.

Coloring Tips

1. 1🎨 Layered Greens - Artichokes have many shades of green. Use light green for the tips and darker greens for the bases of the leaves, building up layers for depth and realism.
2. 2🖍️ Textured Wood - For the rustic wooden table, try short, parallel strokes with browns and grays to mimic wood grain. Add tiny knots or imperfections with a darker brown for an authentic look.
3. 3✨ Vibrant Veggies - Make the bell pepper pop with bright reds or yellows, and the tomato with deep, juicy reds. Use a lighter shade on one side of each vegetable for a shiny highlight, showing freshness.
4. 4🌈 Shadow Play - Look for areas where objects overlap or cast shadows. Use slightly darker versions of your chosen colors in these spots to make the objects look three-dimensional and add depth to your artwork.