After a very grey, dull week I thought I’d bring a little color into our Friday with this colourful Zebra Finch illustration by Pete Cromer
Happy weekend x
A Colourful Friday
Posted On: Friday, July 31, 2015
Monthly Archives: July 2015
Flower Photography Trend
Posted On: Monday, July 27, 2015
For a while now there has been a new trend emerging in photography, particularly flower photography. The trend I’m talking about is the flat image, where there’s little tone and shadow within the photo and it appears to have a subtle white film over it, creating a delicate vintage feel to the overall image.
I guess you could say this trend has been prominent in photography for quite a while now and this is down to the rise in photography apps. Some say this is a cheats way to create this effect, and I tend to agree, but it lets the novice photographer create an image they might not necessarily be able to do otherwise. Controversial I know! When I take my photos, as long as the image is right in my camera first, then the app just enhances the overall look instantly. Here’s a few photos I’ve been experimenting with, I’m getting there!
It’s not just photography that features this flat photo trend, more and more products on the high street and online are applying this design and the results are wonderful and elegant…
1. Wondland Floral Face Watch from Olivia Burton 2. Peonies Hand Stitched Journal from Paperchase 3. Like Yesterday Pillow from Sylvia Cook Photography 4. Technicolour Xhatch iPhone Case from Ted Baker
So next time you photograph your favourite flower, food or building why not apply this flat style, it will enhance your photos more than you think.
Always One
Posted On: Friday, July 24, 2015
There’s always one who like’s to be different. (Why not, it’s more fun!)
Happy weekend x
I saw this & thought
Posted On: Wednesday, July 22, 2015
June was a wonderful month for getting out with the camera, and it seems there was one subject I couldn’t get enough of – flowers, roses in particular, and my Instagram feed was full of them. They are stunning at this time of year and I couldn’t resist capturing them all…
It’s a Pink and Black Kinda Day
Posted On: Monday, July 20, 2015
I wanted to share a couple of colours that are inspiring me at the moment; Pink and Black. These colours have just come out of nowhere and I can’t get enough of them, you’ve probably seen me pin a few on Pinterest over the past few weeks. I love the two strong colours contrasting against each other, and I feel there may be a few designs with vivid pink and black popping up in the coming weeks!
What colour combinations have been inspiring you recently?
Kawaii Style
Posted On: Friday, July 17, 2015
I don’t think I’ve told anyone this before but I really like the Japanese cultural style called Kawaii, which means ‘cute’ or it’s original meaning of ‘radiant face’, which is reflected throughout the designs. You can find many illustrations, designs, art and sculptures all referencing this cultural style, and it’s slowly making its way over to the UK. You can see more of my Kawaii favourites on my Pinterest Board.
Happy weekend x
Bouffants & Broken Hearts
Posted On: Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Whilst doing a little blog researching a couple of weeks ago, (ok pinning on Pinterest you got me!) I found the brilliant and quirky illustrator Bouffants and Broken Hearts. Her repetitive and bright illustrations drew me in instantly… the colours, the subjects, the style. It’s raw and honest and no subject is left untouched. There’s so many designs to choose from, it was hard to pick which I wanted to show you, so here’s just a few that stood out to me, but head to her tumblr page to see lots more!
All images are courtesy and copyright to Bouffants and Broken Hearts
