Distinctivemode

Welcome to Distinctivemode. Founded by Eleanor, Distinctivemode has evolved to be a creative media and writing collection. Creative services include commissionable photography & design.

  • Playa de Muros

    If you follow the blog on Facebook, you may have noticed that I’ve only been posting weekly throughout most of July. This was because I’ve been jet-setting, and didn’t see my laptop (or bed) for an entire 3 weeks! The first week was spent down in Berkshire, where I did a weeks worth of work…

  • Oxbridge

    Here’s number 3! I decided to cram two visits into one post today, since they are so closely related! Last week, I visited both Oxford and Cambridge; I got to look around the universities, makes some exciting decisions and once again, drink too much coffee! I fell in love with the architecture, and the old…

  • Why “Down Periods” Really Should Be Labelled “Up.”

    Sometimes, life simply slumps, and takes a pause; whether you want to or not, things just seam to go slowly. Perhaps you discover yourself amongst a challenging situation, end up in unplanned rest, or simply just struggle to process things. Often, at this stage it’s easy to label it as a “down period,” but why…

  • I See Fire

    This month is full of travel opportunities and I can’t wait to take my camera along with me! The other week I went to stay with some friends and we had a little bonfire every night – I couldn’t help but play around with shutter speed once I’d stuffed myself with marshmallows! Is it just…

  • Eleanor

    Eleanor

    Here’s my most recent work, “Eleanor.” By researching Nahem Shoa, I’ve produced a large scale (I can just about reach the top on the canvas when it’s on the easel!) self portrait, that focuses on vibrant colour. I’ve approached it with a “patch work style” and layered many different tones, and hues over the top…

  • Auburn Fairytale

    Auburn Fairytale

    Acrylic super realism with mixed media surrounding This painting was created, from a photograph found on Pinterest, but unfortunately no artist was stated. Please contact if you know the source!

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