Katie's Expert Picks
We challenged Katie to pick six more of her favourite artworks from our vast archive of original and limited edition art. The first piece to catch her eye was 'Landscape No 10', a rural scene by Hugues Claude Pissarro, grandson of world famous French Impressionist artist Camille Pissarro. She says: "I just adore this. The traditional gold frame really sets the piece off and makes such a statement. There are such subtle, beautiful details, like the clever use of shadows to show you the unevenness of the land. I love the connection to nature, and the earthy colours." She was also particularly moved by the original watercolour paintings of the contemporary British artist Samuel Hencher, whose seasonal landscapes and street scenes include 'Shadows', 'Nature's Canopy' and 'Autumn's Alive'. Speaking on the latter, she says: "This painting really draws me in: the colours, shadows and low sun at the end of an early autumn day are amazing. I also like the landscape orientation." For Katie's final two pieces, she chose the work of Nigel Mason, whose art is inspired by his childhood in 1950s Yorkshire. The touching beach scene of 'Start Of Summer' brought back happy memories of holidays with her own two sons, while 'Mother And Child' created an interesting narrative. She adds: "What is she thinking, or looking at? I appreciate the simplicity and old-fashioned feel of this piece; the dark brown tones are very easy on the eye, and would blend so well within a natural colour scheme, or a home that mixes modern and traditional elements. The size and shape of the frame for Nigel's artworks makes them perfect to group together."
Which room do you think art is most important for? That's a hard question, as I think art is important in every room. Art is a part of the interior - it's an easy way to share the theme and colours of the space, as well as how you want people to feel while they are in the room. If I could only pick one, it would be my lounge, as it's a more formal space so I can invest in special, meaningful pieces that my guests and I can enjoy.
How important do you think art is to a home? Extremely important. Art brings walls to life and allows you to express the emotions and feelings of a room, depending on the style and colour. You can really express your personality and interests through the artwork you choose to display.
Landscape No 10 (top) Original Oil Framed Size 65cm x 54cm £7,050 Framed
Shadows (above) Original Watercolour on Paper Image size 29cm x 23cm Framed Size 61cm x 52cm £1,500 Framed
Start Of Summer (above) Original Oil on Canvas Image size 51cm x 40cm £1,895 Framed
Autumn's Alive (above) Original Oil on Board Image size 60cm x 30cm Framed Size 76cm x 46cm £2,750 Framed Mother And Child (top right) Original Oil on Canvas Image size 20cm x 20cm £695 Framed
Nature's Canopy (top left) Original Watercolour on Paper Image size 49cm x 80cm £1,500 Framed
If you’ve been particularly inspired by this guide, or had already mastered the craft of styling our art in your home, why not submit an entry to Your World, Our Art and let us – and our artists – see our art in your setting? Turn to page 48 for more information about the competition.
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