The act of choosing artworks to put in your home is sometimes seen as an overwhelming job. Often we look at the need for something to put on our walls or ‘add’ to a room and find the task of selecting that something difficult due to the huge range of art available. But the job isn’t that hard, and shouldn’t be seen as a chore, but something of great enjoyment and an avenue for much reflection and appreciation.
By Claire Wind: When choosing art for your home, ask yourself these questions to get an idea of what you are looking for:
- What is the involvement of the artwork within a room?
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- Budget
- Where is it to be positioned? Consider the size and balance of the space.
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Once you have considered these questions the process can be far less daunting.
“Always, the art chosen should meet your needs and reflect your personality and lifestyle.”
The easiest and most rewarding way to use art in a room is to buy the art you love! What is your experiences or motivation for buying artwork? Please share your stories in comments, I would love to hear from you! xx, Lana
Great tips! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteMy husband fell in love with one artist's works. He was looking for his prints everywhere (the originals cost like a house, a bit too much for us :) When we found some of his framed prints, then we chose what would look good on our walls.
What a nice story and you husband determinations just admirable! I'm glad you found what you looking for. I always happy to see photos of my art ( sending to me) framed in their "new found" home.
DeleteGreat informative post, Lana!
ReplyDeleteI love your Paris, Fashion and Floral Art - wish I had more walls to hang pictures...
For living room I like to display large works, but for my sewing room I prefer a collage like in your second picture :)
Duni, I'm personally in the same page with you. I feel that my leaving room need renovation/redecoration.... slowly it is turning gallery/display of my larger pieces...
DeleteBut I would like to keep more simple - with only one painting as a focal point.
Excellent tips! I've found that a lot of people don't think about the scale of a piece enough. I wish people weren't afraid to try bigger art...
ReplyDeleteI have a tendency to buy whatever I like, and then worry about finding a spot for it later. That hasn't been the best plan, because now we have a little art hoard. Haha.
I absolutely love to create a larger scale artwork... it is give a creative freedom and I can be more expressive. Thank you for share your story! xx,
DeleteI love your watercolors in the second picture, really inspiring!
ReplyDeleteI received this photos from new "collector from Australia" ... and I was so happy to see my art brings joy and happy feeling all the way to Aussie land.
DeleteBeautiful finds! I love the large piece above the fireplace.
ReplyDeleteIt was my favorite piece for long time as well! Now this large painting proudly displayed in private residence in Hollywood! Thank you for your comments!
DeleteYour work would look great in any home! I love the colorful pieces!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I really need all your comments and complements today as week rolls to end...so as my productivity:) deal with a lot of different customers sometimes can be very challenging ...though most of the time sweet and rewording!
DeleteRight now our biggest pieces of "art" are two surfboards! They're on our walls in places one might normally use to display large pieces of art. Other than that, we just kind of have some random things that probably weren't thought through. There are two things I've done and then 4 or 5 fish carvings of various sizes.
ReplyDeleteI really love the colors in your pieces - they're so much fun!
Lovely! I like this idea of the surfboard art:) Well, I think it is because you not permanent place yet? or are you? How do you like Hawaii? ... I think you do:)
DeleteI guess I am just an exhibitionist--Most of the art on my walls is my own! Except in my studio and there, the artwork is inspiring to me and my craft!
ReplyDeleteI think it is true for every artist.... totally in the same page with you! Thank you for visiting me!
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