Sometimes, all it takes is just a little somethin’ somethin’ to take an ordinary image and transform it into something unexpected.  UK artist Guy Catling has found that adding some well placed color and pattern can lead to some pretty spectacular imagery.

Black and white vintage photographs are beautiful, but add in brightly colored faces and floral patterned mountains and they take on a whole new modern life.  Bright shots of geometric shapes in these scenic photos mimic the lines of the photographs simply yet beautifully.

The patterns added to this trio of well dressed men adds not only a bit of pizazz, but with the Victorian-floral and Native American inspired patterns these guys are sporting, the story behind the image has possibly changed.  Ah the power of color and pattern!

 

Want to see more work by this talented artist?  Check out Guy Catling‘s website here.

All images via the artist’s Tumblr.