With Fathers Day this week, I took a look at the subject of men and art. As with most things, men respond differently to artwork than women do. They respond to color, shape and subject that resonate for them personally. I find it very interesting to work with women and men both separately and together as a couple. I selected a few re: artworks that speak to the bold color, graphic images and content that tend to be more man-centric. Many of the artworks combine the 6 elements that I have selected.
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Oh Glow, by Allyson Monson
Celebrating Mothers Day // with ART!
It’s finally spring, it’s great to see May on the calendar! It feels like so long ago on a dreary wintry day that we planned a spring Mothers Day event at Nest Inspired Home, it’s become a tradition to welcome the warmer months with new artworks. This season we will highlight the works of photographer Allyson Monson and painter Kim Romero. Both artists share a love of texture and color, a culmination of years of experience in various forms of art and design, but their medium and artworks are very different. They are each introducing new works at Nest, here is a highlight and some ideas to bring a spring and summer freshness to any home.
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Abstract Landscape Diptych, by John Duckworth
Living with Art // 15 Interiors with Timeless Black & White Artworks
There is something about black and white that is always appealing. Even for those that love color, the right balance of blacks whites and grey always look great and provides a perfect backdrop for a livable space. The combination of opposites can be graphic with high contrast or it can be soft and calming when it includes varying shades of gray. Regardless of the intensity, the lack of color can work in many interiors. Black and white artworks can either compliment a quiet monochromatic space or can provide a subtle contrast to a more colorful room. Here is a selection of RE artworks - and 15 different rooms to inspire using timeless artworks in shades of black, white and gray.
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NO. 16, Mark Rothko, 1960
Celebrate Love with Art // Shades of Pink
Pink is soft and feminine, but it’s also a strong color that makes a visual statement. There’s a lot of pink in the air now, from fashion, to fabrics to interiors. My previous Valentine’s blogs and picks in artworks have focused on reds, the color usually associated with love and passion. But, pink represents caring, compassion and understanding, as well as love. The sentiment feels right for now. It's a warm, beautiful color - flattering, to skin, to furnishings and interiors. For those who exchange gifts on Valentine’s Day or want to give themselves a mid-winter treat, consider a piece of artwork that will brighten any grey wintry day!
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Spring has slowly arrived! The season brings color, green grass and trees, and finally, the flowers are starting to bloom. There was lots of promise of May flowers during April’s cool rainy days. I’m happily looking out on a sunny day and the sparkle of sunlight throughout the grass, trees and early buds. Flowers have been a constant source of inspiration to artists over time. Here’s a look at some of the beautiful artworks from re: artists, as well as a few more.
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Living with Art // The Many Colors of White
It's March, it’s still winter but the light has changed, and that feels good, the mornings are brighter, and the days are longer. The color white is about light, there is no absolute white, there are the many shades that reflect what is around it. This time of year, the reference to “winter white” is to a warm color, whether in fashion, or home or art, the yellow undertones feel cozy and at the same time fresh, just like the March light. Cool whites have a touch of blue, and there are many shades in between. The beauty of white is that it’s uplifting, it’s literally lighter than the heavy tones we are accustomed to all winter. The beauty of having white in artworks around you, is that it brings that lightness home...
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It's (Drippy) Heart Season // Share the Love
Artist Kerri Rosenthal is all about happy - and about sharing the exuberance she feels about color through her art. I’m happy to be working with Kerri this Valentine’s Day season to share the love that her Drippy Heart paintings are all about. Kerri has been painting hearts for several years, she felt it was time to make them more accessible and available, and has introduced a collection of three of her Drippy's as limited edition prints...
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