The still life is a study in seeing, and this one by local artist Robert Pernau reveals the beauty to be found in even the simplest of things: fruit and a vase. Perneau trained with De Witt Whistler Jayne and graduated from the American Academy of Art in Chicago. He worked as a commercial artist for 40 years and currently teaches--and paints--at the Palette and Chisel. This oil painting measures 20 x 24