Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Pop Art mixed with antiques

I absolutely love using the unexpected on a wall.  These 3 Paul Flack graffiti series paintings (each 16" x 16") of John Lennon hung vertically break up the woods & browns in this room.  A wonderful "pop" of color, fun & fabulous. 

Monday, February 20, 2012

Small Works

John Guernsey small oil paintings combined with clay and sculpture break up the books in a traditional space.

Friday, February 17, 2012

Contemporary Art - Traditional Space


The clients in these spaces choose very contemporary artwork to add interest and excitement to very traditional rooms.  The top image is a family room - stone fireplace, traditional furnishings - and a Beth Emery contemporary expressionistic painting with loads of color & "pop".  The bottom image was taken in another client's bedroom - using a Lisa Moore abstract painting of a barn over a soaring fireplace wall - mixed with French Country/traditional furnishings.  Among all the colors & things going on in that room - the painting really "shines" and updates the look, without losing the owner's love of existing pieces.

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Work that makes me happy

Nostalgic or just plain delightful - I love owning work that makes me happy.  Sometimes, you can see or feel the "lyrics" in a landscape or the "music" in the mixed media.  But to actually be able to smile back at John, Paul, George & Ringo every day - now that's joy.  Susan Proctor did a fabulous job of bringing a 'wink and a nod' to the Fab Four - without being serious or too sentimental.  Really great piece.