Don’t be nervous about drawing. Try this back to front approach of painting first, drawing second, using a combination of oil pastel, watercolour and soluble pencils. It’s great fun, and a fast and free way to record what you see – perfect for getting to know your still life subject.

Inspiration can come from objects you live with everyday, and setting up a Still Life to work from can be a brilliant way to practise your skills of composition, drawing and painting. In this workshop Laura shows how to create a consistent environment for your arrangement, and shares tips and ideas for objects you might choose and how to place them.