As I mentioned last week, we went to see two Medieval Villages while we were in Spain. Today I am sharing the second: Peratallada (the link at left leads to a really nice article describing the village and its history).
You may have noticed that I took a lot of photos of doors. They are one of the things that I'm always drawn to photograph. I feel like doors are full of stories. There's something about them that's full of character and it always feels to me like something or someone could emerge from the door at any moment!
I took a quick peek into the symbolism of doors (interesting articles here and here and here) and it made me wonder why I don't paint more doors? Actually, that's an inaccurate statement. It should say: Why I don't paint doors? Because I can't remember ever drawing a picture of a door. It seems odd that I've never chosen it as a subject of a painting or drawing since I love to photograph doors!
Actually, this brings my thoughts around to an important notion I've been noodling on: I often draw and paint based on photos I find online or in magazines. But, I recently heard a watercolor artist lecture about how working from photographs you didn't take makes the ensuing art not original.
I paused when I first heard that.
My immediate reaction was vehement disagreement. But, noodling on it, I have to say that I have come to agree with her. And I don't want my work to be anything but original. My inevitable conclusion is that I need to start working from my own photographs.
Some of these door photographs seem like a fine place to start!
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I love the doors, arches and stone work of these old cities.
I love the doors, arches and stone work of these old cities.
I love the doors, arches and stone work of these old cities.
I love the doors, arches and stone work of these old cities.
I love the doors, arches and stone work of these old cities.
I love the doors, arches and stone work of these old cities.
I too take pictures of doors (and windows) , but have never painted any. My watercolor teacher wanted us to work from our own photos too. She wanted them printed our–not on the phone. I think each has its advantage, but prefer the phone pictures. Am I crazy? Anyway, I agree that paintings from your own photos are really “your own” because they were taken from your own unique point of view.
I too take pictures of doors (and windows) , but have never painted any. My watercolor teacher wanted us to work from our own photos too. She wanted them printed our–not on the phone. I think each has its advantage, but prefer the phone pictures. Am I crazy? Anyway, I agree that paintings from your own photos are really “your own” because they were taken from your own unique point of view.
I too take pictures of doors (and windows) , but have never painted any. My watercolor teacher wanted us to work from our own photos too. She wanted them printed our–not on the phone. I think each has its advantage, but prefer the phone pictures. Am I crazy? Anyway, I agree that paintings from your own photos are really “your own” because they were taken from your own unique point of view.
I too take pictures of doors (and windows) , but have never painted any. My watercolor teacher wanted us to work from our own photos too. She wanted them printed our–not on the phone. I think each has its advantage, but prefer the phone pictures. Am I crazy? Anyway, I agree that paintings from your own photos are really “your own” because they were taken from your own unique point of view.
I too take pictures of doors (and windows) , but have never painted any. My watercolor teacher wanted us to work from our own photos too. She wanted them printed our–not on the phone. I think each has its advantage, but prefer the phone pictures. Am I crazy? Anyway, I agree that paintings from your own photos are really “your own” because they were taken from your own unique point of view.
I too take pictures of doors (and windows) , but have never painted any. My watercolor teacher wanted us to work from our own photos too. She wanted them printed our–not on the phone. I think each has its advantage, but prefer the phone pictures. Am I crazy? Anyway, I agree that paintings from your own photos are really “your own” because they were taken from your own unique point of view.
Oooo, how about a series of stamps based on your photos of doors?
Oooo, how about a series of stamps based on your photos of doors?
Oooo, how about a series of stamps based on your photos of doors?
Oooo, how about a series of stamps based on your photos of doors?
Oooo, how about a series of stamps based on your photos of doors?
Oooo, how about a series of stamps based on your photos of doors?
If you do work from a photo you didn’t take and sell the art, technically you owe the photographer money for using their image. I worked for a company that hired an artist to make their logo image and she used a photograph of a horse; the company didn’t have any idea that it wasn’t original art. It took the photographer a few years to catch up with the company, but she eventually did, sued and won.The company I worked for was US based and the photographer was from another country, so it’s a good idea to always work from your own photos if you plan to sell a product. It was quite a lesson. As far as for personal use, my opinion is that inspiration comes from many places and sometimes it’s helpful to use photos of places, objects or whatever that you might not otherwise have access to, just being careful not to sell anything that’s made from those images. Keep up the great work!
If you do work from a photo you didn’t take and sell the art, technically you owe the photographer money for using their image. I worked for a company that hired an artist to make their logo image and she used a photograph of a horse; the company didn’t have any idea that it wasn’t original art. It took the photographer a few years to catch up with the company, but she eventually did, sued and won.The company I worked for was US based and the photographer was from another country, so it’s a good idea to always work from your own photos if you plan to sell a product. It was quite a lesson. As far as for personal use, my opinion is that inspiration comes from many places and sometimes it’s helpful to use photos of places, objects or whatever that you might not otherwise have access to, just being careful not to sell anything that’s made from those images. Keep up the great work!
If you do work from a photo you didn’t take and sell the art, technically you owe the photographer money for using their image. I worked for a company that hired an artist to make their logo image and she used a photograph of a horse; the company didn’t have any idea that it wasn’t original art. It took the photographer a few years to catch up with the company, but she eventually did, sued and won.The company I worked for was US based and the photographer was from another country, so it’s a good idea to always work from your own photos if you plan to sell a product. It was quite a lesson. As far as for personal use, my opinion is that inspiration comes from many places and sometimes it’s helpful to use photos of places, objects or whatever that you might not otherwise have access to, just being careful not to sell anything that’s made from those images. Keep up the great work!
If you do work from a photo you didn’t take and sell the art, technically you owe the photographer money for using their image. I worked for a company that hired an artist to make their logo image and she used a photograph of a horse; the company didn’t have any idea that it wasn’t original art. It took the photographer a few years to catch up with the company, but she eventually did, sued and won.The company I worked for was US based and the photographer was from another country, so it’s a good idea to always work from your own photos if you plan to sell a product. It was quite a lesson. As far as for personal use, my opinion is that inspiration comes from many places and sometimes it’s helpful to use photos of places, objects or whatever that you might not otherwise have access to, just being careful not to sell anything that’s made from those images. Keep up the great work!
If you do work from a photo you didn’t take and sell the art, technically you owe the photographer money for using their image. I worked for a company that hired an artist to make their logo image and she used a photograph of a horse; the company didn’t have any idea that it wasn’t original art. It took the photographer a few years to catch up with the company, but she eventually did, sued and won.The company I worked for was US based and the photographer was from another country, so it’s a good idea to always work from your own photos if you plan to sell a product. It was quite a lesson. As far as for personal use, my opinion is that inspiration comes from many places and sometimes it’s helpful to use photos of places, objects or whatever that you might not otherwise have access to, just being careful not to sell anything that’s made from those images. Keep up the great work!
If you do work from a photo you didn’t take and sell the art, technically you owe the photographer money for using their image. I worked for a company that hired an artist to make their logo image and she used a photograph of a horse; the company didn’t have any idea that it wasn’t original art. It took the photographer a few years to catch up with the company, but she eventually did, sued and won.The company I worked for was US based and the photographer was from another country, so it’s a good idea to always work from your own photos if you plan to sell a product. It was quite a lesson. As far as for personal use, my opinion is that inspiration comes from many places and sometimes it’s helpful to use photos of places, objects or whatever that you might not otherwise have access to, just being careful not to sell anything that’s made from those images. Keep up the great work!
What a beautiful photos you have here. The sceneries are perfect.
What a beautiful photos you have here. The sceneries are perfect.
What a beautiful photos you have here. The sceneries are perfect.
What a beautiful photos you have here. The sceneries are perfect.
What a beautiful photos you have here. The sceneries are perfect.
What a beautiful photos you have here. The sceneries are perfect.
I too love doors and gates…I created a photobook through Blub
with just photos of. They tell a story or send a message about the building people or business inside. I collect photos of them yet today and put in my Pinterest board. Love the photos you shared of your trip. Everything is so spotless, I think they sweep the streets daily. Something we could learn in USA.
I too love doors and gates…I created a photobook through Blub
with just photos of. They tell a story or send a message about the building people or business inside. I collect photos of them yet today and put in my Pinterest board. Love the photos you shared of your trip. Everything is so spotless, I think they sweep the streets daily. Something we could learn in USA.
I too love doors and gates…I created a photobook through Blub
with just photos of. They tell a story or send a message about the building people or business inside. I collect photos of them yet today and put in my Pinterest board. Love the photos you shared of your trip. Everything is so spotless, I think they sweep the streets daily. Something we could learn in USA.
I too love doors and gates…I created a photobook through Blub
with just photos of. They tell a story or send a message about the building people or business inside. I collect photos of them yet today and put in my Pinterest board. Love the photos you shared of your trip. Everything is so spotless, I think they sweep the streets daily. Something we could learn in USA.
I too love doors and gates…I created a photobook through Blub
with just photos of. They tell a story or send a message about the building people or business inside. I collect photos of them yet today and put in my Pinterest board. Love the photos you shared of your trip. Everything is so spotless, I think they sweep the streets daily. Something we could learn in USA.
I too love doors and gates…I created a photobook through Blub
with just photos of. They tell a story or send a message about the building people or business inside. I collect photos of them yet today and put in my Pinterest board. Love the photos you shared of your trip. Everything is so spotless, I think they sweep the streets daily. Something we could learn in USA.
I love your doors Julie, but even more I love all the texture. The walls, rocks, stones, pavements! We were in Spain in January and livlo everything we saw. Thanks for all your wonderful photos.
I love your doors Julie, but even more I love all the texture. The walls, rocks, stones, pavements! We were in Spain in January and livlo everything we saw. Thanks for all your wonderful photos.
I love your doors Julie, but even more I love all the texture. The walls, rocks, stones, pavements! We were in Spain in January and livlo everything we saw. Thanks for all your wonderful photos.
I love your doors Julie, but even more I love all the texture. The walls, rocks, stones, pavements! We were in Spain in January and livlo everything we saw. Thanks for all your wonderful photos.
I love your doors Julie, but even more I love all the texture. The walls, rocks, stones, pavements! We were in Spain in January and livlo everything we saw. Thanks for all your wonderful photos.
I love your doors Julie, but even more I love all the texture. The walls, rocks, stones, pavements! We were in Spain in January and livlo everything we saw. Thanks for all your wonderful photos.
Such a great and magical place. Thanks for putting this up.
Such a great and magical place. Thanks for putting this up.
Such a great and magical place. Thanks for putting this up.
Such a great and magical place. Thanks for putting this up.
Such a great and magical place. Thanks for putting this up.
Such a great and magical place. Thanks for putting this up.
Doors are so incredible: breathtaking, welcoming, so many things. Silly as this sounds, would that cover using images from magazines? I know many people use them as collage in art journaling and such. I also know my drawing skills aren’t the greatest, but if I were ever to sell artwork I made, I want to be careful to give credit where it’s due (if that’s possible) and not step on any toes legally.
Doors are so incredible: breathtaking, welcoming, so many things. Silly as this sounds, would that cover using images from magazines? I know many people use them as collage in art journaling and such. I also know my drawing skills aren’t the greatest, but if I were ever to sell artwork I made, I want to be careful to give credit where it’s due (if that’s possible) and not step on any toes legally.
Doors are so incredible: breathtaking, welcoming, so many things. Silly as this sounds, would that cover using images from magazines? I know many people use them as collage in art journaling and such. I also know my drawing skills aren’t the greatest, but if I were ever to sell artwork I made, I want to be careful to give credit where it’s due (if that’s possible) and not step on any toes legally.
Doors are so incredible: breathtaking, welcoming, so many things. Silly as this sounds, would that cover using images from magazines? I know many people use them as collage in art journaling and such. I also know my drawing skills aren’t the greatest, but if I were ever to sell artwork I made, I want to be careful to give credit where it’s due (if that’s possible) and not step on any toes legally.
Doors are so incredible: breathtaking, welcoming, so many things. Silly as this sounds, would that cover using images from magazines? I know many people use them as collage in art journaling and such. I also know my drawing skills aren’t the greatest, but if I were ever to sell artwork I made, I want to be careful to give credit where it’s due (if that’s possible) and not step on any toes legally.
Doors are so incredible: breathtaking, welcoming, so many things. Silly as this sounds, would that cover using images from magazines? I know many people use them as collage in art journaling and such. I also know my drawing skills aren’t the greatest, but if I were ever to sell artwork I made, I want to be careful to give credit where it’s due (if that’s possible) and not step on any toes legally.
Technically you shouldnt sell any work based on photography that isnt your own — including in magazines. But for practice, rock on!
Technically you shouldnt sell any work based on photography that isnt your own — including in magazines. But for practice, rock on!
Technically you shouldnt sell any work based on photography that isnt your own — including in magazines. But for practice, rock on!
Technically you shouldnt sell any work based on photography that isnt your own — including in magazines. But for practice, rock on!
Technically you shouldnt sell any work based on photography that isnt your own — including in magazines. But for practice, rock on!
Technically you shouldnt sell any work based on photography that isnt your own — including in magazines. But for practice, rock on!