Most of the work in a still life is getting the right set up.
I have recently been working with objects as narrative and wanted to share the set up process.
I start with a collection of objects and usually put too many together and slowly take them away until the right combination comes about.
Then I use at least three lamps to get multiple shadows. Consider the warmth or coolness of the wall and the shadows and remember photoshop of filter software can assist in creating the desired affect.
If you don’t have coloured lamps then simply paint some acrylic colour onto the top of the globe.
Soil to Stars 