Sometimes the most fabulous ‘artwork’ isn’t found in an art gallery, but in our own yards and public spaces. Nature serves up an amazing mix of colors, patterns and textures for us to use in creating personalized artwork for our homes and offices.
Over the summer I went to Cannon Beach, Oregon. While walking back to the car, I passed a beautiful bed of flowers, took some pictures and then turned it into original artwork for my family room.
A digital camera picture was transformed by a local art and framing vendor into a tryptich measuring 36″ x 51″. I decided on the dimensions to fit the wall space I wanted to display it on. It is gallery wrapped canvas giclee art that is indeed a one-of-a kind.
One of the best things about using personal photos to inspire your artwork is the memories that this type of artwork will evoke. Every time my family looks at this we will remember our fun day at Cannon Beach!
Earlier this week a cactus outside my son’s bedroom window bloomed. Who knows what this picture taken at 6:00 am on a weekday morning will transform into!
So keep your eyes and mind open to the possibilities. If nature isn’t your thing, the same process can apply to buildings, cars, animals, really anything that makes you smile and catches your interest.