Using Architecture photos from Spain as Inspiration
I LOVED all the architecture in Madrid, Spain when I was there last June – most of my photos from the trip were of buildings. Very boring for some but I was in my glory. I printed off this one photo and started just sketching designs from it.
I kick myself for not making notes while I was on the Historical Bus Tour of Madrid so I could say what this building was (I have the pamphlet from the tour but didn’t mark where this was on the map – I was just TOO EXCITED & shooting photos all the time).
Do you see the centre circle in the lower red part of the building? I played with that circle design. First, I wanted the outline of the circle and tried to carve it but slipped the carving tool so had to take out the arrow parts. You can see the arrows on the other stamp. I think I will try another without the outside circle but with the arrows.
Another design that popped out at me was the swirly work on the top of the red peak.
I never even thought of how hard the carving of this outline would be until I started it. So, intricate that I would do alittle one day and then set aside. The pink carving material was so easy to carve that you barely touched it with the carving tool – that is why I took my time. I finally finished it yesterday while watching the Bronze Medal game of the Scotties Tournament of Hearts (Canadian Ladies Curling).
The photo has already produced so many designs in my sketchbook that I can hardly wait to be able to PLAY more with them. I LOVE zooming into different area of the photo and seeing what pops out. Even turning the photo upside down changes perspective and different designs show up.
These designs will be stamped on different fabrics for a series of artwork I am making about my Spain trip. Will be posting them soon.
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Es increíble la inspiración que sacas de todas las cosas que tienes alrededor.
Un saludo.
GRACIAS Thessa! Yo no encontrar la inspiración en todas partes – la abrumadora a veces.
Hi Dale,
Does your camera have a gps? My latest one does and it can help locate a building….
Hi Diane! Mine does not – its a Canon Rebel.
It’s always interesting to see how someone pulls design inspiration from architectural details. I have so many of my own reference photos but I’ve not done anything with them but for a few exceptions. You’ve got some good things going here and it’s making me think I need to do the same!
THANKS Sheila! That is EXACTLY what I’m hoping I’m doing for people who read my blog – inspire them to try to find something in their own photos and see the possibilities!!!
Great stamps! I find it awesome to walk through those buildings that are centuries old…..just loved the old castles in Ireland.
THANKS Jean – Ireland is on my list to go visit as well.
I love the stamps!. It´s awesome the things that you see the spanish buildings. After this, I think I´ll look at the buildings in different way.
I´ll be waiting to see the Spain trip artwork.
Hugs.
GRACIAS Tess! I couldn’t get enough photos while on that bus tour – people were wondering why I was clicking so much. Our buildings here in Canada are not that old.
Fantastic! I have no idea what the building is, but having something like that, that sparks your imagination any time you look at it is just priceless. And I love the stamps you’ve made. I have never made my own stamps, but when I see pictures like this I’m sorely tempted.
THANKS Carin for stopping by & commenting! Stamps are FUN to make for yourself, start with an easy design on those white plastic erasers you can buy from dollar stores and the more you make the more designs you think of. TRY IT!