I was delighted when I read the “Rooftop” theme for Creative Tuesday because I had a little project in the back of my mind that had never been started and this was the kick-start I needed to dust it off and begin it.
One year ago we went to Hastings for an Easter holiday break. It’s a very closely packed seaside town built between hills and so the view from the cliff top walk looks down onto rooftops.
As soon as I saw this photo it reminded me of Paul Klee and a fabric design by Ink and Spindle that I’d seen, and I wanted to paint this view and see if I could translate it into a design.
Thanks to Mr Toast I have painted it now and all that remains is to find the time to see if I can screen print something from it once I’ve whittled those twelve colours down to a much smaller amount!
"Rooftops" © Claire Leggett
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April 12, 2011 at 12:06 pm
QMM
Creative Tuesday is good for getting projects and ideas started. Great job. I love it and quite an undertaking you have there. I do not draw well, but love to be in the group.
April 12, 2011 at 12:15 pm
Linda Cash
What a fabulous picture and a great idea. Good luck with the screen print, it would be great to see it when done.
April 12, 2011 at 12:28 pm
Rinkly Rimes
Your next project is to turn it into a quilt…….and send it to me!
April 12, 2011 at 9:27 pm
Claire
Now that is a great idea!
April 12, 2011 at 12:33 pm
Diana Evans
love this piece you created…..the colors are great!!!
April 12, 2011 at 12:49 pm
Christine
thanks for showing your process, very interesting. Your work looks beautiful so far. In fact, it looks finished.
April 12, 2011 at 1:08 pm
Mmm...
Claire, thank you for showing us the process. So interesting and what great views of Hastings. I love your final painting too. Very detailed and iwonderful design all those rooftops make. Really great. Thank you!
April 12, 2011 at 1:47 pm
Melisa
That’s going to make fantastic fabric! Love it.
April 12, 2011 at 1:54 pm
Daniella
It must have been an amazing trip! THe pictures are gorgeous, and your work is awesome!! Love the whole scene and the colors!!
xxDaniella
April 12, 2011 at 5:05 pm
Heather
Claire,
I LOVE this!!!!!!!!!! So beautiful and i love the technique – great idea to use the photo…you captured it perfectly. great color choice of colors!
have a great day!
April 12, 2011 at 5:53 pm
Wanda
Love those photos. Oh my what an aray of rooftops. I like what you did with your interpretation…great colors, and you really captured the theme. Love seeing your process too.
April 12, 2011 at 6:02 pm
Birdie
This reminds me of Cezanne…how fun!
April 12, 2011 at 6:36 pm
Melissa Liban
What pretty pictures, that looks like a lovely little town. Your painting is pretty, lovin it!
April 12, 2011 at 8:16 pm
Catherine Constance
Great idea for painting rooftops… brilliant work…. I love Hastings too…
April 12, 2011 at 8:35 pm
Dara Ritchey
I love the cacophony of color! It’s so cool-looking! Love it.
April 12, 2011 at 10:48 pm
betsy
I can see why Hastings was so inspirational!~ lovely!
April 13, 2011 at 12:03 am
Daniella
I forgot! I’m having a giveaway on my blog! I posted it yesterday. Hope you will give it a try!
xxD
April 13, 2011 at 2:34 am
Crystal Donnelly
this is just wonderful. I love how you showed the steps involved in your lovely work and the colors just pop!
April 13, 2011 at 5:01 am
Reflections
Oh wow…. fabulous design! love this idea.
April 13, 2011 at 5:32 pm
Sue
Lovely painting Claire ♥
April 13, 2011 at 8:06 pm
JuliaChristie
This is soooo cool! What an interesting process too!
Smiles
April 14, 2011 at 12:11 am
anne
Love your photos. What a cool place that must have been to visit. Your painting is lovely and I can’t wait to see your screenprint!
April 27, 2011 at 9:12 am
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