I did a number of similar still life images–similar but different. They all utilize the candles of green and orange, but the vases are different. I used the tall blue vase in some and the red vase in others. Although the theme is similar, they stand on their own as a separate piece of art.
Baby Elephant
I was out looking for some inspiration for a still life when I came upon an adorable Lenox elephant. It was hard to believe that someone gave this away to Goodwill. But their loss was my find. I bought it because I thought it was just so cute and beautiful, not really knowing what in the world I was going to create. I had some old stones that I collected a while back sitting in a plastic bag. I thought that at some point I would think of something to do with them. I had a brainstorm and this is what I came up with. I used a texture to bring out the beauty and soft lighting of this lovely cozy scene.
Retro Cameras and Candle
In keeping with the vintage theme, I decided to rest two film cameras (Canon and Minolta) on some old photo albums and newspapers. I had these albums tucked away in my closet. I recently acquired a candle holder and candle at a consignment shop. I decided it belonged in this image. In creating this composition, I tried to convey the beauty of these treasures that took such beautiful pictures in the past, but can still be used. A fresh green apple sitting in the front adds a pop of color to the arrangement.