dimanche 5 juin 2016

Decorating With Regional Abstract Artists

By Kenneth Smith


Modern art is often 'abstract', in that it is not a realistic depiction of a visible object. This differs from a still life study of fruit or flowers, for instance, or a landscape with clouds, mountains, animals, and people. Abstract artists may be able to draw extremely well but may choose to paint an impression or emotion rather than actual things.

The modern artist might create a swirl of brilliant oranges and reds, for instance, and one viewer might think of lying on hot, hot sand at noon. Another might think of the energy of the sun that makes life possible and illuminates every color of the spectrum. The artist might have had a theme in mind, but the point is always to stir the viewer.

Abstract art comes in all colors, themes, effects, and sizes. This makes it easy to decorate with. You can find a small piece for your hall or the bathroom, as well as a majestic work for hanging behind the couch or over the fireplace. Objets d'art look good in the kitchen, makes a statement on a wall that you see as soon as you walk into a room, or brings color to a dim corner that otherwise might be unremarkable.

Sometimes people find a treasure that really speaks to them, and they design a whole room around it. This can be done by picking up a color from a painting hung over the fireplace, or by choosing furniture that will display a sculpture to best advantage. The proper placement of an object and the lighting that shows it off are key.

Even in an older home, modern art can be effective. There are some wonderful studies of flowers that give the impression of color or leaf texture, maybe by focusing on a detail that is recognizable once someone points it out to you. For example, roses are bright, familiar flowers, but an accurate drawing of their shape is not necessary to bring out their beauty. An abstraction of flowers done in watercolors can look wonderful in a colonial or a Victorian home.

Art, of course, is not limited to oil paintings. Statues, wall hangings, pottery, watercolors or pastels, unusual photography, and pen and ink drawings are popular. An object does not need to be expensive, although it can be a good investment. A print of a work by a famous artist can be very effective; this is an inexpensive way to brighten up a room.

Of course, art can also be the dramatic shape of a sculpture, a fascinating piece of driftwood mounted just right, or a swirl of colorful glass. Los Angeles, CA has so many talented artists, both past and present, that it's easy to find something unique and perfect for your house, apartment, or garden. Finding a local artist is fun, and it makes for as much conversation as a print of an Old Master.

There are probably things out there you never thought of, like fabric art or mosaics for your bathroom. The internet is a great place to find out what is happening on the art scene and to discover things that stir your soul.




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