Simple realism painting

I learned a trick about breaking out of a "mental block" or slump which is to buy postcards you like of local scenes and try to beat them (shoot a better composition, detail, ect…). It is a great way to stimulate creativity when all else fails. I have a crazy one of a full moon with cactus flowers, it is definitely a PS creation. It has been on my desk for months and I finally grabbed a decent full moon early in the morning yesterday. My top layer is a shot from the Superstition Mountains…

However, honestly, it's forever a challenge of painting. So let's get into these Easy still life painting ideas for beginners.

Pear and Cherry on cloth 7 x 5 inch oil SOLD I don't paint this cloth to often, so it came out again today for this painting, I enjoy painting more detailed items, I was just going to have the pear on its own for this one, but as I had some cherries I just had to add one. I have had quite a busy day today, I also made a new painting video, I just need to edit all the clips together so I will post it very soon.