That is definitely true with one of my most recent clients. They enjoy going to art shows, auctions, consignment stores, and hole in the wall stores. From these ventures emerge true diamonds they find in the rough.
When we first met, it was obvious they knew what they loved by the pieces they already had. They simply just needed help pulling their look together so that their discoveries worked in harmony and not against each other. The artwork was what stood out to me the most and became the focal point of the project. I started out by selecting paint that complimented and set the artwork off.
Their artwork goes from line drawings of architectural buildings........
to lithographs of villages........
to watercolors of a small town harvest.....
to a watercolor of a barn.....
to live pictures of outer space......
and to an antique print updated with a modern painting of a robot stomping through an ancient city.
Oh! And how could I forget the Alabama Football artwork that boasts a number of Daniel Moore's signed prints?
The paint selection became the backdrop for the artwork. My client wanted colors that were dark and rich. Chocolates, grays, navy and fresh green were chosen as backdrops for their collection. By just painting a house they had purchased, it became a home that showcased their love for art. After the paintwork was completed, the pictures were grouped and hung so that they would compliment each other as well as furniture and accessories in the room. It was amazing the transformation that took place!
Until next time, remember that Great Design Takes Time!
Lisa