Still here Still life
Is an online creative platform which encourages individuals from around the world to draw, animate, and paint on a weekly basis. This vibrant community has published a sold-out
book, collaborated with some amazing clients and hosted workshops globally.
Photograph’s by Emily George
Freelance illustrators Zena Kay and Tess Smith-Roberts founded Still Here Still Life during the height of the pandemic. Little did they know that the drawing page would turn into a phenomenon and would still be thriving in 2025. Read more about the journey here!
Kind Words from our community
“The opportunity to interact with many artists and helps me practice to relieve stress” - @dear____jam
“It’s my favourite drawing challenge and helped a lot to define my style and process” - @carinalindmeier
“Really big help getting out of my creative rut! Thank you :)” - @queenquennie
It gave me a much needed change of direction in the art I was making and I look forward to every week!” - @georgereynolds1
"You have helped me so much, thanks to SHSL I discovered I love painting with gouache” - @kitt_ana