The Journal Sentinel asked K-8 art teachers to send-in student work. See their still-lifes

Artwork created by Ryder H., age 7, a second-grade student at Meadowbrook Elementary School in Waukesha, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. From Leah Sapa-Matyas, Ryder's teacher: "Second-graders learned all about sunflowers and created a still life that showcased the use of hot colors, cold colors and movement lines. Our inspiration artist was Vincent van Gogh. We looked at his sunflower art series and his famous 'Starry Night' painting then combined the two."

Artwork created by Keira, age 13, an eighth-grade student at St. Francis Xavier Middle School in Appleton, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.

Artwork created by Elise, age 10, a fifth-grade student at Saint Francis Xavier Middle School in Appleton, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.

Artwork created by Max F., age 9, a third-grade student at Swallow Elementary School in Hartland, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. Students learned what a still life is and studied Paul Cezanne's life and artwork.

Artwork by Drew, age 7, a second grade student at Meadowbrook Elementary School in Waukesha, Wisconsin. From Leah Sapa-Matyas, Drew's teacher: "Second graders learned all about sunflowers and created a still life that showcased the use of hot colors, cold colors and movement lines. Our inspiration artist was Vincent Van Gogh. We looked at his sunflower art series and his famous 'Starry Night' painting then combined the two."

Artwork created by Shyla, age 8, a second-grade student at Carrollton Elementary School in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.

Artwork created by Lexa, age 13, an eighth-grade student at Saint Francis Xavier Middle School in Appleton, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.

Artwork created by Hazel, age 7, a second-grade student at Meadowbrook Elementary School in Waukesha, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. From Leah Sapa-Matyas, Hazel's teacher: "Second graders learned all about sunflowers and created a still life that showcased the use of hot colors, cold colors and movement lines. Our inspiration artist was Vincent Vangogh. We looked at his sunflower art series and his famous 'Starry Night' painting then combined the two."

Artwork created by Jason, age 13, an eighth-grade student at New Berlin West Middle/High School in New Berlin, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. Students created a monochromatic painting using acrylic paint.

Artwork created McKinley, age 7, a second-grade student at Meadowbrook Elementary School in Waukesha, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. From Leah Sapa-Matyas, McKinley's teacher: "Second graders learned all about sunflowers and created a still life that showcased the use of hot colors, cold colors and movement lines. Our inspiration artist was Vincent Vangogh. We looked at his sunflower art series and his famous 'Starry Night' painting then combined the two."

A freehand-cut flower by Taliah, a first-grade student at Rooseelt Elementary School in Kenosha, Wisconsin in fall 2023.

Artwork created by Amaia, age 10, a fifth-grade student at Saint Francis Xavier Middle School in Appleton, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.

Artwork created by JJ, age 8, a third-grade student at Marquette Elementary School in Madison, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.

Artwork created by Lydia, age 13, an eighth-grade student at Saint Francis Xavier Middle School in Appleton, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.

Artwork created by Killian, age 7, a second-grade student at Meadowbrook Elementary School in Waukesha, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. From Leah Sapa-Matyas, Killian's teacher: "Second-graders learned all about sunflowers and created a still life that showcased the use of hot colors, cold colors and movement lines. Our inspiration artist was Vincent van Gogh. We looked at his sunflower art series and his famous 'Starry Night' painting then combined the two."

A Georgia Okeefe-inspired watercolor created by Ivy, age 9, a fourth-grade student at Lincoln Elementary in Port Washington, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.

Artwork created by Remina, age 10, a fifth-grade student at Saint Francis Xavier Middle School in Appleton, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.

Artwork created by Alec V., age 11, a sixth-grade homeschooled student enrolled in Mrs. McNeil's ukelele class through the Racine Unified School District in Racine, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.

Artwork created by Nora, age 7, a second-grade student at Meadowbrook Elementary School in Waukesha, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. From Leah Sapa-Matyas, Nora's teacher: "Second-graders learned all about sunflowers and created a still life that showcased the use of hot colors, cold colors and movement lines. Our inspiration artist was Vincent van Gogh. We looked at his sunflower art series and his famous 'Starry Night' painting then combined the two."

Artwork created by Evan, age 13, an eighth-grade student at Saint Francis Xavier Middle School in Appleton, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.

"Burning" created by Ava, an eighth-grade student at the Waukesha STEM Academy in Waukesha, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.

Artwork created using glue and chalk pastel on construction paper by Ellie, a fifth-grade student at the Paris Consolidated School in Kenosha, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. Students created stained glass-inspired poppy projects using glue, chalk pastel and construction paper for Veteran's Day.

Artwork created by Oliver, age 7, a second-grade student at Meadowbrook Elementary School in Waukesha, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. From Leah Sapa-Matyas, Oliver's teacher: "Second-graders learned all about sunflowers and created a still life that showcased the use of hot colors, cold colors and movement lines. Our inspiration artist was Vincent van Gogh. We looked at his sunflower art series and his famous 'Starry Night' painting then combined the two."

Artwork by Kayla, age 13, an eighth grade student at St. Francis Xavier Middle School in Appleton, Wisconsin.