Artfully Inspired & Six ways to make your art STAND OUT Follow the link for the full post with photos: detailsdesignstudio/artfully-inspired-six-ways-make-art-stand/ “Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.” - Thomas Merton Art is one of the most important design elements that make any interior space transform instantly. Barbee always recommends that the art you have in your house is, above all, a piece that you love. When looking for art we look for subject matter that tells a story, reminds you of a favorite place or reminds you of a fond memory. Have fun and let the art inspire you! “Art is visual music”- Virginia Wood Barbee was looking for some wonderful art and found a fantastic Virginia Wood abstract painting at Mary Williams Fine Art. Mary Williams of Mary Williams Fine Art is always willing to share her experience. Most importantly, she will ask what style you like, contemporary or traditional? Second, where will the piece be located? Perhaps you are looking for a piece above your bed, fireplace or in your office. Third, what style is your home like? This will help decide what style of frame will best suit your home and your artwork. At Mary Williams you can also have a piece commissioned and custom framed for a one of a kind masterpiece. Many people know what subject matter they like but if you are buying for your family or friends Mary Williams recommends finding out what their hobbies are. This will give Mary the key to finding the perfect piece of art that they will love for years to come. Galleries and museums hang artwork so that the center of each piece is 57-60 inches from the floor. Art that is too large can overwhelm the space and art that is too small can get lost and look out of proportion. Barbee has been hanging art for clients for over 20 years, she uses the size, color, and subject matter to decide the best way to showcase the art. Six ways to make your art STAND OUT! 1) Contrast Look beyond art that has matching colors if you want to have a piece of art that provides an interesting and contrasting focal point. Contrast is an effective way to add your personal touch and can also be achieved by contrasting modern furniture with an antique picture frame. 2) Form Art does not have to always have to be framed. Details Design was thrilled when a client wanted to hang a kimono. The piece becomes a focal point, the depth adds visual movement that makes the staircase wall fun and interesting. 3) Dramatic Background To add dimension to your art collection you can vary the background space behind the art like this office and hallway in Boulder County. The art with the blue matte background is highlighted thanks to the bright and unique color. 4) Harmony Art that compliments the finishes and the furniture, like the living room below creates a harmonious ambiance. The harmony is achieved by using similar subject matter and a frame that has similar colors with the furnishings. 5) Spacing The creative wall collages can be a fantastic way to view many pieces of art that bring you joy. On the other hand they can also look haphazard and chaotic. To find the balance we arrange collages by subject matter, color scheme, or frame style. 6) Over sized Art Another way to make your art stand out is to pick over sized art. How fun is this! The art piece below is memorable because it has a dramatic color scheme has a contrasting frame. To blend over sized art with the rest of the space we choose a piece of art that had a female in the subject matter to harmonize with the family photos on the console. Enjoy making your art STAND OUT! detailsdesignstudio/artfully-inspired-six-ways-make-art-stand/
Posted on: Tue, 08 Jul 2014 22:26:04 +0000
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