Greetings From Lowestoft Postcard

Picture Lowestoft

Think about Lowestoft and what comes to mind? It might be the:

• Sunrise over the sea
• Sandy beaches and the Pier
• Shops, cafes and theatres
• Beach huts, ice creams and seagulls

As well as thinking in pictures, think about other ways you experience Lowestoft, for example

• Sights and sounds
• Smells and colours
• The way it makes you feel

Piecing it together

Create a mood board of your ideas to help get started with the postcard design.

Rummage through your stash of recycled papers and pick out pieces that appeal and inspire you.

Don’t glue them yet. First, spread them out on a piece of paper or table top and arrange them in pleasing patterns or colour combinations, so you begin to get a feel of how you want your postcard to look.

Colour your background

The first layer of your postcard will be the background.

Gather together colours that work with your chosen palette. This might include scrap papers, pencils or pens. Add these to your postcard background.

Create your image

Build up your background, using your chosen colour palette and adding texture, pattern and detail to your card. Think about what you want your card to represent and use your mood board for inspiration.