This was my third holiday to the beautiful town of Sitges, about 20 minutes south of Barcelona, and I have to say, the place just gets better with each visit. Oh how I miss the sun! (I am writing this mid-thunderstorm, back in Aberdeen. meh!) We were only there for 1 week and it flew by! Although not necessarily a holiday to gather inspiration, I couldn't help but feel inspired by the colours, sights and sounds of this old town. In particular, and I had somehow never noticed these before, were the public benches, lining the beach-front. I imagine these had been installed a few decades ago, but the use of geometric patterned tile against rather ornate cast concrete provided a contemporary yet eclectic mix, much to my taste (or lack of? lol). I already have plans for a series of screen prints, inspired by these designs.
GEOMETRY
It's amazing how many different patterns can be generated from one simple tile!
COLOUR AND TEXTURE
Isn't it amazing how a scabby door or shutter in Britain, just looks scabby, yet in the sun, looks 'rustic and homely' ?!
okay, maybe this one does need a clean!
I just love the time/sun bleached colours of these shutters. I plan to incorporate this faded style in future projects.
Lovin the geometric patterns!!
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