Thursday, August 29, 2013

From My Sketchbook - Stamps from Photos



The picture below was taken when I visited Chicago in April and went on a Design Tour. This is a very simple design which reminded me  of a few of the Stained Glass designs I have done for quilt patterns. I’ve printed it out and done some alternate sketches of it which you can see below left.



If you are not sure where to start on your Design Journey, begin with something simple. Look at designs around your house, a piece of china, the pattern on a chair or table. Trace it out and repeat the image two or three times and see where it might lead you. There are no rules and you don’t have to share with anyone until you feel ready.

 
Make a couple of copies of the photo you have taken or do a rough sketch.  

Carve a stamp from Speedy-Cut with lino cutting tools.
 
Use paint or stamp pads to create layers of colour and play with different ways to arrange the images. Try different colours or multiple colours, turn or rotate the stamp for different effects.



2 comments:

HollyM said...

Great idea and neat stamp. I'm about to leave on a trip. I shall be on the lookout for unique designs.

Lynda said...

Great little tutorial. I have all of the supplies to carve a stamp but just haven't done it yet! Thanks for the inspiration.