painting time, margaret preston

i'm currently working on a still life painting for a friend - my first commission! looking on the internet at my favourite still life painters is helpful in the inspiration department.

margaret preston is one of my favourites...

and there are many more gorgeous still lifes to be found...

tea time by sandy brindle

still life with vase and pear by sandy donn

watermelons and oranges by robert frame

still life with pears and tea by carl schlademan

and i would love to paint this scene...

photo from flickr - sorry i can't find the page i took it from a few days ago