Step Into the World of Composition

Learn how to compose various still life compositions.

Demonstrations 

A series of contemporary still life paintings,  demonstrated from beginning to end. 

Express Your Unique Style

Develop a sophisticated colour palette using our harmony trick. 

About the Course

In Memory into Still Life, John Button and Nellie Shepherd take you step by step through John's full painting process, from preparing your board to adding the final touches. Along the way you’ll learn how to design strong compositions, choose and harmonize colours with confidence, and apply paint with skill and freedom. This online course gives you practical tools and professional insight so you can create still life paintings that feel both resolved and personal.

Meet the Artists

This course brings together two acclaimed painters: John Button, celebrated for his mastery of composition and colour, and Nellie Shepherd, known for her bold, contemporary approach to still life. Learning from them side by side is a rare opportunity to experience two distinctive voices working and sharing their knowledge together. To find out more about our tutors, please visit:  www.bullcloughartschool.com  Instagram:  @bullcloughartschool @johnbuttonfineart @nellieshepherdx

Course Curriculum

11 Chapters · 19 Lessons

  1. 1

    1. Memory Into Still Life: An Introduction

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      1. An Introduction

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      Materials List PDF

  2. 2

    2. Collecting Your Primary Source

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      2. Collecting your Primary Source

  3. 3

    3. From Object to Image

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      3. From Object to Image

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      From Object to Image PDF

  4. 4

    4. Composition is Key

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      Composition Is Key

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      Composition Is Key PDF

  5. 5

    5. Board Preparation

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      5. Board Preparation

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      Board Preparation PDF

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    6. Colour: Harmonious Muck

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      6. Harmonious Muck

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      Harmonious Muck PDF

  7. 7

    7. Paint Application

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      7. Paint Application

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    8. The Painting Process

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      8. The Painting Process: Part 1

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      8. The Painting Process: Part 2

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      8. The Painting Process: Part 3

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    9. Finishing Touches

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      9. Finishing Touches

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      Finishing Touches PDF

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    10. Memory Into Still Life: A Short Farewell

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      A Short Farewell

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What Our Students Are Saying

Discover how our course has inspired other artists - from beginners to professionals.

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I decided to book this Memory into Still Life  course as I felt completely burnt out. I was all wrapped up in business and not much art. I felt I'd hit a wall in every way... What I have encountered doing this course was exactly what I needed. Nellie Shepherd and John Button were the perfect combination... With Nellie's enthusiasm, energy, and creativity, I could help but let myself explore and play. And watching John paint from beginning to end was almost meditative and reminded me to trust myself, to not overwork things, and give myself time to reflect. This whole course is a dream. I'm invigorated... and keep hearing Nellie and John's advice in my head willing me on.
Stephanie 

Professional Artist from Sheffield, UK.

Anyone on the fence about booking this course, I can tell you, you'll love it! It was a wonderful experience in every way. John and Nellie put so much into teaching and sharing their knowledge and techniques and above all making it thoroughly enjoyable. 
Judie

UK

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I've just done this course and thoroughly recommend it. I'm still buzzing from it with encouragement and inspiration and a wealth of top tips from John. If you are wavering over whether to take the plunge, take all of your courage and sign up. It will be fun, joyous and a unique experience!
Susan

Beginner, UK.

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Nellie Shepherd and John Button - what a partnership! I'm learning so much on this fantastic course and I really dont want it to end. From mixing luscious, harmonising colour, to creating compositions, and splashing paint about fast and furiously, I'm way out of my comfort zone but somehow the magic is happening. 
Judie

Mixed-media Artist based in Cambridge, UK.

It was a privilege to be at Bullclough Art School on this Memory into Still Life course with John and Nellie, as they generously and expertly shared all sorts of golden nuggets, tips for practice and creating your own authentic art. It was fun and friendly and an absolutely stunning setting. Start living on lentils and make sure to book on this course!
Suzie

UK.

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I had the most wonderful, inspirational, and restorative time... I even sold one of my painting created on this course.
Stephanie

Professional Artist from Oxfordshire, UK.

Memory into Still Life

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