The Magic Lighthouse © Sarah Vernon
The original photograph is by Joshua Hibbert at Unsplash and I had enormous fun changing the dimensions of each element and layering the result with a couple of my textures, one orange and one a grungy yellowy cream. The outsize marigold is from The Graphics Fairy. I guess you might call it a cross between surrealism and magic realism.
Using exactly the same combination of photo and textures, Mr FND created his own surrealistic take.
Lighthouse © Mr FND
“Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.”
― Roald Dahl
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12/08/2016 at 09:01
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11/10/2015 at 18:46
sydspix
Beautiful! Love the texture effect!
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11/10/2015 at 19:24
First Night Design
Much thanks!
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11/10/2015 at 01:23
Violet Hoarder
Should have titled this magic fingers–that’s what you’ve got when it comes to creating these pieces of art!
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11/10/2015 at 13:14
First Night Design
That’s such a lovely thing to say – thanks so much, Gayle!
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10/10/2015 at 11:26
lindahobden
I love that shower curtain! It reminded me of my grandad, who was a signwriter by trade, he pused to paint scenes directly onto his bathroom wall – flamingos, palm trees, deserted beach – so when we laid in the bath it looked as though you were bobbing about in the sea! The shower curtain would’ve been a good addition! Alas, all gone now as this was in the 70s and my grandparents died in 2000 & 2003 – I doubt if the painting is still on the wall of their old house. #BlogShareLearn
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10/10/2015 at 15:19
First Night Design
How fabulous! It’s such a shame when work like this is painted over by later owners. My aunt is an artist and painted a wonderful tree in our childhood bedroom that went up the wall and onto the ceiling. The wall was the tree in daytime with accompanying birds and the ceiling was nighttime with owls and moon and stars. No doubt long painted over (it was in the late ’50s, early ’60s) and I don’t think anyone ever took a photograph. Perhaps your grandad’s and my aunt’s art will be discovered in a century’s time and restored for all to see. 🙂 Much thanks for commenting, Linda.
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10/10/2015 at 07:16
First Night Design | Don’t look now but here comes another Lighthouse #Art | First Night Design
[…] dedicate this post to the friends who commented on The Magic Lighthouse by saying how fond they were of lighthouses, a passion I share, as I think you may have guessed. Do […]
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09/10/2015 at 22:17
Elena
Love, love, love it!!!! I have a thing for lighthouses. Thank you so much for joining my linky #BlogShareLearn.
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09/10/2015 at 22:59
First Night Design
You’re a doll, Elena! Thank you.
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09/10/2015 at 05:54
The Porcelain Doll
Reblogged this on perfectlyfadeddelusions.
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08/10/2015 at 20:11
Silver Screenings
Beautiful! The atmosphere feels expectant to me… Who’s going to step into the light of the lighthouse? What will happen next? Gorgeous colours.
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08/10/2015 at 23:00
First Night Design
How lovely you see a story starting! Thanks, Ruth.
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08/10/2015 at 19:41
olganm
I love lighthouses and you’ve made it even more magical. Thanks Sarah!
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08/10/2015 at 19:46
First Night Design
Happy to oblige! Thanks!
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08/10/2015 at 15:07
davidprosser
You’ve made the picture much less stark than it was and added some warmth to it. A spectacular finish Sarah.
xxx Gigantic Hugs xxx
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08/10/2015 at 16:38
First Night Design
I find the original a little stark too, David. I’m thrilled you find mine spectacular. For that, you get humungous hugs from me. :D)
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08/10/2015 at 17:49
davidprosser
Thanks so much. I love the Hugs and send some of mine in return xxxx
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08/10/2015 at 13:48
Aquileana
These lighthouses are truly fascinating… I really liked this selection.
All my best wishes. Aquileana 🎇☺️
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08/10/2015 at 16:34
First Night Design
Aw, thank you very much, Aquileana!
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08/10/2015 at 13:18
beetleypete
I love lighthouses (and windmills and castles too) so really liked the original as well. However, your close-up treatment, and the rich colours, turned this into something special.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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08/10/2015 at 16:34
First Night Design
I’m delighted you think so, Pete. Bless you!
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08/10/2015 at 13:16
memadtwo
Love these.
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08/10/2015 at 16:33
First Night Design
Goodee! Thanks.
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08/10/2015 at 11:53
Eagle-Eyed Editor
Ooooooh……Ahhhhh……
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08/10/2015 at 16:32
First Night Design
I can hear your reaction over the oceans and it’s feeding my soul! Thank you.
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08/10/2015 at 10:57
Vincent Wambua
Hats off….Perfectly knit piece!
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08/10/2015 at 16:31
First Night Design
How sweet of you to say so, Vincent – much thanks!
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08/10/2015 at 10:37
janemorley2014
Love the results Sarah , gorgeous colours!
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08/10/2015 at 16:30
First Night Design
You’re a sweetheart – thanks!
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08/10/2015 at 10:06
Juli
Very beautiful, Sarah. I love the colours. And what a fabulous shower curtain the image makes! Do, please, tell Mr FND that I like his rather striking version, too. 🙂
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08/10/2015 at 16:29
First Night Design
Thanks, Juli. I shall tell him!
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08/10/2015 at 09:58
janetweightreed10
I love the final result…keep smiling:) Janet
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08/10/2015 at 16:27
First Night Design
Bless you, Janet!
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08/10/2015 at 06:41
YesterdayAfter
How beautiful Sarah! You did an awesome job with this image I love how it turned out! Btw I love lighthouses ❤
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08/10/2015 at 16:26
First Night Design
You and me both – you just have to put lighthouse in the search box and you’ll see how much I love ’em! Much thanks for the compliment.
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08/10/2015 at 21:57
YesterdayAfter
I will Sarah and maybe you would like to see one of my “Lighthouse watercolor painting” since you enjoy them so much..here it is one 😉 ❤
https://carolinarussoart.wordpress.com/watercolor/#jp-carousel-95
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08/10/2015 at 23:02
First Night Design
Commented on it! Thanks for giving me the link.
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08/10/2015 at 23:03
YesterdayAfter
You’re welcome I am sure you would like to see it 😉
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08/10/2015 at 06:35
Lynz Real Cooking
beautiful!
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08/10/2015 at 16:25
First Night Design
Thank you, Lynz!
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08/10/2015 at 16:26
Lynz Real Cooking
🙂
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