A little while ago I discovered this cute disposable camera that adds silhouettes to the photos. I think it is such a lovely idea! Then I started to think about making my own silhouette photos from pictures I had taken over the years.
I originally had about six photos which I planned to paint actual landmarks on… But after playing around I decided I liked the pattern overlays much better. It looked weird having the Eiffel Tower hanging out in a picture from suburban Adelaide! In the end I used three photos, two were taken on a roadtrip to Mildura, the other was taken from our hotel window when we stayed in Melbourne.
I’m so pleased with how they turned out ♥ I love the look of the white patterns against the pale backgrounds. And it was a fun challenge to try working in a way that is different from my usual style.
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My name is Lyndall & this is my blog. I'm a librarian and mama to bebe Felix (born 02/05/2012), sharing little snapshots of my life, things that inspire me, love letters, and lots of daydreaming ♥
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oh they did turn out pretty neat :) very, very sweet!
Thank you!
They look really great! I especially like the clouds :)
I think the clouds are my favourites too!
I just discovered your blog and you know what? You are living my dream life… Ah, that sounds pretty perfect to me, living in Adelaide, working as a librarian. <3
Can't wait to get to know you better.
Here's to a happy Sunday. XO.
Aw, that’s so sweet of you! I think most days it’s a very nice life ♥ Have you ever been to Adelaide before?
these are beautiful!i love all 3, but i think the 2nd one is my favorite.
your blog is really lovely in general! i’m glad you stopped by mine so i could find yours :)
Thank you! I’m so glad I found your blog too :)
very cute, i love how they came out! I may have to try this out too! :) -Lo
I’d love to see what you come up with if you try it! :)
I love what you have done to them. they turned out very beautiful. you have inspired many of us to try!
Thank you! ♥
i just found your blog, it’s wonderful! these pictures are so pretty, it makes me want to try it sometime :)
Thank you! I’d love to see the results if you do try :)
this is such a good idea! i would probably end up ruining the photos haha, but i love the idea of mixed media (if thats the correct phrasing…hmmm)
this reminds me of something they’ve done at this great cafe where i live – they have a big thrifted painting on the wall, and they’ve stuck wooden letters on it to spell out the name of their shop. it looks amazing. i’m determined to it out one day!
xx
ps i have no doubt that you’ll achieve BOTH your dream jobs some day! you’re so talented and motivated :)
I love the idea of re-working paintings like that too! Seems like such a good use for an ugly painting you might get at a garage sale or something :)
And thank you! You’re so sweet! ♥
Wonderful idea. I love these. You’re really creative and good at art.
Aw, thank you :)
Oh I do this aaaall the time with old and boring photos! (not that yours are!) I really like your designs! The cloudy one i think is my fave!
I like the clouds best too! I’d love to see some of your painted photos :)
ahh brillant idea!
i think i might have to try this.
Thank you! Please share the results if you do try, I’d love to see them :)
What great pictures!
xo,
Em
Thank you! I’m loving all the summery outfits on your blog right now!
What a lovely camera!! I like the border it makes! :D
And what a lovely, quaint idea! Painting patterns over the photos gives it a whimsical feeling!
Thank you! The border in the second photo is actually a window frame :) It was the view from our hotel window in Melbourne~
It looks cool! Nice idea I might want to try it as well :)
These are so perfect. What a great project :)