A Sense of Style
What are your five top tips for selecting art? 1. Pick pieces that really speak to you. They should make you feel something and draw you in. 2. Create harmony between the art and space. This could be linking your artwork to your interior design and colour scheme, or the function of the room. For example, you could pick a water-themed piece for a bathroom, food-inspired piece for a kitchen, or an educational piece for a child’s bedroom. 3. Think about the frame. This is very important, as it can transform an artwork and how it works in the room. If the artwork isn't already framed, you could link the frame to a colour in the artwork, or the style of the room. A minimalist frame will let a piece speak for itself, while an ornate frame will match a grand room. 4. Display pieces together. Think about collating smaller pieces together, or within the same frame, to fill a large bare wall and create a real focal point in the room. 5. Consider how much you want to invest. There are so many options and price ranges out there. Limited edition prints are usually more affordable, so they are a great place to start building your collection until you really know what your preferences are. Which piece did you choose from our portfolio, and why? I selected 'Thunder Passing' by Lawrence Coulson. It's not until you look very closely at the detail of this print that you realise how enormous the sky and landscape truly is, contrasted against the little person standing beneath the stormy sky in such an open, flat space. I love the beauty of the lightening, and how it illuminates the sky and land. See how I styled it on previous page.
What do you look for when buying art? I always tend to be drawn to certain art genres, particularly landscapes, portraits and figurative scenes. They really grab my attention and make me want to stare at them to analyse what the artist is trying to portray. What type of art suits the Scandinavian style? I try to connect my neutral interiors to nature, so I like my art to have some kind of connection too. Abstract landscapes and seascapes are a real favourite of mine, as they incorporate soft, muted colours. It really makes you feel like you are staring out at the view, enjoying the true beauty of our world.
We teamed up with Digital Creator Katie Collins for this article to share her influences and vision around selecting art for your home. With so much art available, how or where should someone begin when choosing art for the home? If you want to build an art collection but you're lacking in the confidence or know-how to start, this guide will give you some handy tips and inspiration to transform your living space. How would you describe your interior style, and what are your influences? My style – which you can see over on Instagram at @simplyscandikatie – mainly incorporates Scandinavian influences, as well as modern country. I love neutral colours and the use of natural materials like wood, plants and fabrics. I use a lot of reclaimed antique pine furniture, which I often paint so it blends seamlessly with the colour scheme of the room, while still adding character and originality to the space.
Thunder Passing Hand-varnished Giclée on Canvas Edition of 195
Image size 40cm x 40cm Framed Size 56cm x 56cm £350 Framed
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