Textures & Patterns - Part 1

Metal covering

It's amazing how many different textures & patterns surround us.  Here are some examples from just one day. I wonder where this inspiration will lead me...

Messy Floor

Lorry Deck

Lorry Roofs

Metal Cables

Seat Slats

Wall

Stairs

Table Top

Floor Covering

Ash Tray

Neutral Colours and Textures

Wall

Whilst flipping through the photos from my travels this summer I was struck by how many of my photos of interesting textures were all neutral colours whether from the man-made or natural world.  I thought I'd share them with you...

Lichen on rock

Brick Wall

Wood shingle

Wall

Rock surface

I'm organising my texture photos at the moment so I might be sharing more soon.  Inspiration for new work don't you think?

Spotlight on terrific textures for stitching inspiration

Rusted, flaking metal

A day at the seaside is always good for me.  Mine was at Filey - looking for some textural inspiration for stitching.  Here's what I found ...

Nets & floats

Fine nets

Metal surface

Peeling paint and rusty railing

Rusty chain and plastic sheet

Ropes

Painted boat surface

Wooden surface

Sea & shore

Bempton Cliffs

Who knows where it will take me.  I also met a fisherman and the Ginger Ninja ...

Fisherman

Ginger Ninja

Lovely day out.  Don't forget to visit Ebbing Tide at Neil's Gallery and grab a coffee at The Coffee Shed!