Many of my images are inspired by paintings. I think the same basic compositions work in both mediums. In this image I was inspired by the watercolours of Michael Morgan RI, an artist whose work I greatly enjoy. I was recently lucky enough to acquire two of his originals which, together with one of his limited edition prints now provide permanent inspiration on my walls.
Which artists inspire you? Feel free to post examples of your work below. I find the crossover between genres interesting and would love to see what influences my fellow photographers!
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It’s true…before painting, I was doing more photoghaphy, have to numerise my numerous slides or black and white work to show them eventually, and maybe start again photographying, both, painting and photography share the art of seeing…If I do remember it was a book by Freeman Paterson…
Yes, theydo share the art of seeing – that’s a good way of putting it.
It is really like a beautiful painting, I love the path leading you to the house, which looks a bit intriguing with only the one window showing.
Thanks. I do find my eye is drawn to solitary cottages.
I love the contrast between the yellow field and the broody, dark sky. As for painting…. I think I’ve always preferred photography ever since I was given a camera at a young age. Or could it be that the paintings my family chose seemed ghastly to me?
He he, perhaps so. I also prefer to take photos because my hands aren’t very skilful.
Well… that, too, but I wasn’t going to volunteer it. He he… 😉
Incredible lighting and color!
Thanks! Prestorm light always seems so lovely.
Stunning contrast. I’m very partial to yellow, and the trail leading to the cabin is so very inviting. Is this a photo you took? If so, where? Thanks for sharing Morgan. He’s got some great pieces!
These Four Seasons water colors by Kate Moynihan are my favorite wall art pieces. The current season always hangs above my fireplace mantel; that way, I never get bored.
http://www.moynihangallery.com/More-Art-Page-2.html
Hi Shannon. Thanks. Yes, I took this photo in a little place called Alfriston in the South Downs National Park.
Thanks for sharing Kate Moynihan’s work. I was particularly taken with the art in this page: http://www.moynihangallery.com/Art-My-Style.html. I like her little birds header too!
Yes, I have considered getting these panels as well! I have just the spot for them…
The power of colour
Thanks. Indeed.
Andrew Wyeth would be one, though I’ve never consciously tried to do one in his style. I like that he is as much interested in human structures in the landscape as the landscape itself. And there’s a suggestion of mystery and even menace that I love. http://cim.saddleback.edu/~dwilks0/cim289/project/assets/landscapes/landscapes.htm
Thanks for sharing Andrew Wyeth’s art. I particularly liked this one and I think it has loads of the mystery and even menace you mention: http://cim.saddleback.edu/~dwilks0/cim289/project/assets/landscapes/pages/tidePools_jpg.htm
It never occurred to me to model a photograph after a painting. However, there’s a picture in my mind of a deserted, hilly beach with patches of tall grass here and there, all on a cloudy/overcast day. I don’t know if it’s a painting or a photo, but I sure would like to see it somewhere other than my brain. Sorry – that was quite a tangent!
Thanks, Sid. Tangents are good. And I know what you mean. I have had an image in my head since seeing The Ghost Writer. The colours of the landscape in that movie, leaden skies, muted yellow grasses and sand, have stayed with me and I would love to capture an image with them.
For some reason, this photograph made me cry. It is beautiful.
Blessings……
shirley
My goodness I didn’t realise I had so much catching up to do! Some wonderful shots – compositions and macros – but Rachael, this photograph is just gorgeous, and, like a painting, talks of place and time, of stories and questions … 🙂