Bonnie suggested collage as the theme for PhotoArt Friday. I’d taken several photos of wonderful abstract patterns caused by light on the water so thought they would be a good starting point
The I played with using one as a texture on another and after some experimenting with blending modes I put them together as a collage and added an outline to each image – i like the movement in this collage
Then I decided to try the pairs of images again but this time only overlapping part of the image – and blended all into a rust background (because |I like orange with blue-grey) after much swapping around of image pairs and blending modes I came up with this
I like how the lines seem to join together as one image
and then I remembered some digital stamps I have in my collection which create a square collage look (I can’t find who created them, sorry) and tried these as a texture level. The bottom left is the stamp by itself. I love how it looks as if there is a tiled layer underneath the water
I had a lot of creative fun trying these different ideas all prompted by the idea of collage. Looking forward to seeing what others have created.
These all look great. I particularly like that first collage and you're right it does look like the water is on top of the tiles in that last one. You always come up with great ideas prompts.
ReplyDeleteI think the second one up from the bottom would make a wonderful postage stamp design
ReplyDeleteThe second one is my favorite! I just love it.
ReplyDeleteThese are lovely, Helena! I'm always drawn to the artistry of water and your images are fantastic! I think I like your first collage the best, but the second one is great, too! and the 3rd! Nicely done!
ReplyDeleteGreat work - so creative.
ReplyDeleteThese are all wonderful and creative. I love the many things you can do with water. What a great idea ...
ReplyDeleteAndrea @ From the Sol
very well done, very different/unusual and eye catching, thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteWow! I love that first collage . . . such wonderful variety and rhythm.
ReplyDeleteRinda
Wow, Helena - fabulous choice of subject matter and then the way you arranged the collages is amazing. I love the one where you arranged them on the diagonal. Adding the outline looks a bit like a drop shadow giving it all a bit of a 3D feel.
ReplyDeleteVery creative! The second one is my favourite.
ReplyDeletejust a brilliant and BEautimous collection, Helena!! I love how you took the simple to splendid!!
ReplyDeleteOh you can tell you had fun with this piece. So many great versions. My favorite though was the 2nd one, it really did show the movement of the water and I like how you outlined each piece. The tones were soothing and serene.
ReplyDeleteLove the way the second one is displayed. Great creative ideas. :)
ReplyDeleteLove the way the second one is displayed. Great creative ideas. :)
ReplyDeleteGuess double the comment is okay. Not sure what happened, but my computer locked up and then there were two...:)
ReplyDeleteWow! These are wonderful, Helena! I think my favourite is the third one, although I like the second one a lot, too. And the last one...
ReplyDeleteI just love that second one! You have been very clever and creative with all of these.
ReplyDeleteLove seeing how everyone created their collages, so clever on the reflections...which happens to be a favorite of mine!
ReplyDeletethese are so lovely and so creative Helena. My favourite is the second one. The textures on the three images down the right hand side are just gorgeous.
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