Happy Valentine’s Day, Artsies! I hope you have plenty of love being lavished on you today and lots of folks in your life to love on. Here’s something I love: serving pieces that are a perfect balance of function, beauty and artistry. Here are a few beauties I found, pretty enough to serve the ones you love!
Hope you enjoy a wonderful V-day, hope it includes a meal with your favorite person ( or people ! ) and if served from a beautiful, handmade bowl, even better!
Featured image is the Dots Collection by Liz Kinder, available here.
Artists and designers have been inspiring each other for centuries. Whether we realize it or not, much of the clothes we wear, jewelry we sport and objects we use are a result of the symbiosis between art and design. And I for one, love to celebrate such connections! For this first feature in the new Artsy Fodder series, let’s have some fun with artfully inspired jewelry designs. These pieces may not have directly influenced each other, but there is an unmistakable resemblance.
Art…
Friday Night 27848 by John Duckworth
Bejewelled…
Kate Spade, City Lights Idiom Bangle
Art…
Oceanic Series by Thomas Hager
Bejewelled…
Anthropologie, Jumbled Loops Necklace
Art…
Untitled by Amy Pleasant
Bejewelled…
Paige Novick, White Howlite Cuff
Art…
Yin and Yang by Jennifer Bain
Bejewelled…
Jill Schwartz, Mosaic Pin
Art…
Screen ( Barn Owl ) by Kevin Appel
Bejewelled…
M. Missoni, Chain Necklace
Do find yourself buying pretty baubles that remind you of your favorite artwork? Take a look inside your own closet or jewelry box and I’ll bet you’ll see some similarities!
Each year, Pantone announces its “Color of the Year”. The color authority combs the world looking for influential color and its Color of the Year proclamation affects design decisions in fashion, interiors, products, packaging, you name it. This year’s color is a bold and vibrant reddish-orange, Tangerine Tango. Artists, always ahead of the curve, have been embracing orange for quite some time. I know it’s always been one of my own favorite hues. Take a peek at some of these lovely examples of tangerine dreams!
Orange Ocean Edge by Christina FoardAn Incomplete Dictionary of Show Birds by Luke StephensonSpring Flowers by Susan MelrathClickety Clack by Pamela ViolaWithout You by Margaret Glew
Any orangey hued works you’re loving lately? Would love to hear about them! Have a great weekend, Artsies, and if you’re snowed in and in need of some warming, check out today’s featured artists’ websites!
Good things come in small packages. But sometimes, really awesome things come in large packages! Although there is definitely a trend in the interior design world toward showcasing collections of small artwork, sometimes, you just gotta go big to make a statement.
Photography by Miles ReddDonna Karan’s Manhattan Apartment, photographed by Richard PowersImage via Apartment Therapy, interior design by Fran Keenan, artwork by Amy Pleasantvia Lonnymag.com
There have been several large pieces I’ve coveted over the years.. one day! Any larger than life artwork you’re loving right now?
PS– Artists– Do you have images of your work in a client’s home you’d like featured in Artsy Dwelling on Artsy Forager? Shoot me an email with the jpeg or a link to the image online! Merci beaucoup!
I am a firm believer in buying art at whatever level you can afford and I’m not talking about the framed art aisle at Target. While there are certain levels of art collecting which some of us may never reach ( I’ve reconciled myself to the fact that I’ll never own an original Georgia O’Keeffe, just keepin’ it real ), there is fabulous art available for every budget! Just because your budget is limited, that’s no excuse for blank walls! For this installment of [ Insert Art Here ], we’ll take a look at 3 art options for the same space– all fab, each fitting a particular budget level. Here we go!
Let’s begin with our blank( ish ) canvas–
From www.nestdallasdesign.com, home of Bradley Agather, designed by Beth Dotolo, photo by Kevin Dotolo ( artwork removed, to see the original design, click on this photo )
For the Beginning Collector:
Artwork by Ann Tarantino via 20×200
Prints are the easiest and most budget friendly way to begin an art collection and these days there is no shortage of sources for quality limited editions. These Ann Tarantino prints ( Far and Wide [ left ] and Flying Colors [ right ] ) are archival pigment prints, $200 each ( not including framing ) and are available through 20×200. Pretty sweet, right?
For the Mid-Range Artsy:
Artwork by Michelle Armas
So you’re ready to put your money where your mouth is and begin a serious art collection? Original work by emerging artists is a great place to start. Atlanta artist Michelle Armas has become something of an art & design blog darling and with that comes a certain ( well deserved! ) notoriety which makes her work highly collectible. Her abstract paintings are riotous and painterly, filled with joyous color. The piece above,Eggplantis an acrylic work on canvas, 30×40 inches. It is available through Gregg Irby Fine Art at $1000. An awesome price for a piece of that size and quality! Forego your daily $4 chai-mocha-frappawhatever from Starbucks and you will be able to purchase a piece like this, too. It’s all about priorities, ya’ll. 🙂
For the Serious Artophile:
Artwork by Christina Foard
Christina Foard is a painter’s painter. She paints intuitively and revels in the materials, not afraid to get her hands dirty. There is an emotionality to her work that, along with its glorious physical texture, provides a depth that you don’t always find in abstract compositions. The piece above, Floating Invasion( acrylic on canvas, 40×30 ) provides this space with a certain amount of gravitas, while still giving just the right amount of color and movement. But Foard’s works are pieces you buy because you can’t stop thinking about them.. you have to have them.. If they happen to match your throw pillows, well, that’s just a bonus. ( FYI– Floating Invasion is no longer available, but Foard pieces in a similar size are usually in the $3000 range )
My final word.. as Dan Fear said “Buy art because you like it and because it moves you, and because it enhances your life.” This has been a little exercise that I hope will inspire you to purchase a piece of art that you love this year. Now that’s a new years’ resolution I can get behind!
I LOVE this time of year. It’s a few weeks out of our lives that we take the time to beautify our surroundings, making sure everything sparkles with a holiday glow. We all become artists, creating vignettes of tinsel and holly, making our homes magical for our loved ones, our children, ourselves. A wonderful trend that I’m seeing is holiday decorating that is inspired by what we love to surround ourselves with every day. ( Oh, there’s still room for those homemade childhood ornaments! )
I thought it would be fun to pair some beautifully decorated Christmas trees with a work of art. I’m no stranger to art-inspired tree decorating, take a look at these trees I decorated for the gallery where I was working a few years ago. Just goes to show, any piece of art can inspire your holiday decor. So let’s deck our Artsy halls!
the art:
Frozen Blueberries by Christina Baker, acrylic on canvas, 30×30
the tree:
via SimplifiedBee.blogspot.com via StylebyEmilyHenderson.com
the art:
Sentinel by Steven DaLuz, oil and mixed media on panel, 36×36
the tree:
via House and Home
the art:
Growth by Haley Farthing, pastel and ink on wood, 48×24
the tree:
via Pinterest via Purlbee.com
Hope you’re inspired to think about your art collection when decorating for the holidays. If it’s too late for this year, there’s always 2012.. it will be here before we know it!
Featured image is via SimplifiedBee. All art images are via the artists’ websites.
So you have amassed a little art collection for yourself, huh? Well done, you! But maybe you’re stuck on how to display your finds.. Creating “art walls” in your space will allow you to stylishly show off your favorites.
via Pinterest via Raines Design via olofjakobina.blogspot.com
One of my favorite things about art walls also known as hanging art “salon style” is how flexible the arrangement is. It’s a gathering of artwork you love, so there are no set rules. As in the graphic arrangement above, you can group artwork with like elements. Above, the simple, black graphics are the unifying factor.
Or, use frames in all the same color to unify your favorites. All white or black frames ( or gold, silver, wood, whatever! ) will create an instantly well-designed, intentional feel to your collection.
via From The Right Bankvia Pinterest via herwhitesunrise.blogspot.com
For a more traditional or sleek look, you can go stream-lined and symmetrical. Hang works from the same series in a grid format for a clean, contemporary arrangement.
via Timothy Whealon Interiors
Or, just go loosey-goosey and have fun! Start with the largest piece, either in actual size or visual weight and work out from there. Lay your artwork on the floor and play with the configuration until it feels right.
via Pinterest via blog.apieceapart.com
Fill the wall as much..
via Pinterest
.. or as little as you like!
via Pinterest via Blissfulblog.com via House Beautiful
The actual hanging process may seem daunting, but this foolproof method will help you along. If you need a little assistance coming up with a design, check out these templates for a some inspiration!
There will be lots of gathering of friends and family around our dining tables this Thursday. Grandma’s china comes out of storage, the crystal sparkles and the silver shines. For some dining rooms, this is the most action they see all year! We eat in the kitchen, over the sink or on the couch in front of the tv. But this gathering place is not a room to neglect! It’s a place, to quote Simon dePury, “Be bold, be amazing!” ( Are you watching Work of Art?! )
The dining room, even if not a formal, separate space is the spot to make a big statement. So in this edition of Artsy Dwelling, I’ve gathered up some images of inspiring spots, a feast for the eyes!
Want to have fun dinner parties? Make sure the art in the room reflects your cheeky style!
Via Sketch42blog.comVia Apartment TherapyVia Belclairehouse.blogspot.com via Coastal Living
Or maybe you want to throw ultra-cool and hiply intellectual soirees? Add some graphic punch with your artwork.
Via 2.bp.blogspot.comVia Apartment Therapy
Or maybe you like to keep things fresh and elegant? Let oversized artwork shine, so if guests need a break from conversation, give them oversized artwork to get lost in.
Via Traditional HomeVia Timothy Whelan
Want to be really bold? Paint the walls a deep, rich color and let simple, graphic artwork be the star of the show!
Via Elements of Style blog via Elle DecorVia Rue MagazineVia Lonny Magazine blog
Wouldn’t even a frozen pizza seem like a gourmet meal in an artsy environment? Pass the parmesean!
Art and textiles have enjoyed a long and happy partnership. Every art student has known the joy of capturing supple folds of fabric in charcoal. As we explored duringartsyF A S H I O NWeek, many artists have been captivated by the beauty of intricately crafted garments. In her work, Massachusetts photographer Carin Ingalsbe celebrates the remarkable colors, textures and patterns of clothing and costume.
New York City Ballet, Ballet Imperial Yellow
Carin’s latest series focuses concentration on fashion normally admired from afar– ballet costumes.
Boston Ballet, Boston Bluebird
Inherently, these opulent pieces are designed to be beautiful while in movement. But in her closely cropped still lifes, Carin captures their quiet beauty and we are treated to a look at the intricacies of each individual garment.
New York City Ballet, Sugarplum FairyNew York City Ballet, Ballet Imperial
If you are anything like me, you’re now dreaming of floating across the stage in one of these numbers. To see more of Carin Ingalsbe’s stunning photographs, please visit her website. Make sure you read the history of each garment– fascinating stuff!
You can also check out Carin’s work in person at Lanoue Fine Art in Boston.
Featured image is The Royal Swedish Ballet, Metallic Skirt c. 1790-1830. All images are via the artist’s website.
As promised, here’s our 2nd Christina Baker feature of the day. The fabulous Mrs. Baker has four (!) pieces of artwork featured in the Nashville Southern Living Showcase Home. So I thought it would be fun to give you a peek at her work in this beautifully designed space.
Commissioned work for master bedroom, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, acrylic on canvas, 48×48Master bedroom, Lazy Day, acrylic on canvas, 30×40Master Bedroom Inspiration Board, Southern Living Showcase Home
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