Tulips in a Vase , 1890-1892.
Artists enjoy painting objects they collect from the natural world.
One way artists have celebrated these objects is through a tradition called still life . In this kind of picture, a selection of objects is carefully arranged and then painted. Often the objects have special meaning to the painter and to the culture in which he lives. Arranging Collected Objects . Collect some of your favorite objects from nature, such as, rocks, shells, leaves, or flowers.