Barn Owl Primitives started out small. Christi, the creator, started out making handcrafted Christmas gifts, specifically hand-painted, door-hanging snowman, when money was tight. Friends and families became her first customers but, then, the word got out…and friends of friends started placing orders as well. Since snowman is rather synonymous with winter, Christi started other ideas that weathered seasons: word art that are perennially appealing. Barn Owl Primitives was born and “signs to decorate your life” becomes her signature motto. Since then, her Barn Owl Primitives has birthed various categories of word art:

Family Rules

It’s true every family has its own rules, but some rules seem to be universal. Short of repeating yourself often, it would be neat to have these rules written out and place in strategic places as reminders. Need help to maintain order in the playroom? Enlist the help of Playroom rules word art – all the gentle reminders conveniently placed on the canvas (or neatly framed) – a great way to reinforce rules without nagging. How about kitchen rules? Barn Owl has a series of that too: Sit up Straight or simply entitled “Kitchen.”

Encouragement

We could all use a little “pep” talk now and then, a little pick-me-up encouragement. What better way to motivate yourself or others than a word art décor? Whether you want to be brave (or reminded you’re brave), strive to be real or just want to love and be loved, Barn Owl primitives have a range of selection to cater to your needs.

Holiday Signs

Want to create a festive mood? Or get into the holiday spirit? Holiday word art can help you do that without really trying too hard. Hang one up and allow the magic to diffuse the room with that seasonal joy and longing, a little nostalgia or warmth. Christmas, Halloween or just to welcome a new season, take your pick. Order up some holiday cheer, it's that time of the year.

Sports

Know a husband, a father, a son, a brother or a friend who loves sports? They live, eat and breathe sports and you may experience a little neglect when the sports season is on? They would love one of the word art on sports. Football or soccer, these word art will make great gifts for sports fans.

Using Barn Owl Primitives word art for decor is a great way to add character, swag or mood. Buy them for yourself or to give away as gifts. Feel free to browse our website or contact us for more information.

Are you looking for art pieces that are classy and chic? They hold style and elegance and are perennially pleasing? Classy/chic art may not scream for attention but they draw you in with their understated charm. If you're looking to decorate with classy and chic art works, here are some pointers:

What’s Your Theme?

Do you have a theme in mind? You want a theme that withstands the test of time and doesn’t look jaded with the passing of time. Consider themes that are timeless – for instance, art pieces that celebrate the beauty of nature - flowers, plants, landscape, garden, seasons, or the beach. Bring the sun and surf into your house and allow the beach theme to dominate and transport you somewhere where breezes caress and the waves soothe. 

Color Scheme

While there are no strict rules for color scheme for your home, some colors will withstand the whims and fancies of time better than others. For instance, psychedelic may be reminiscent of the 60's, where funk and bold collided in a surge of cultural beauty. If you’re decorating a space to reflect that time period, it will work well. However, if you’re striving to decorate a space that will still look classy with time, opt for colors that are more neutral. With a basic neutral color, you can then choose to play it up with a main color or an accent color. Choose art pieces that complement or contrast your basic room color.

Style of the Artist

Perhaps you’re a fan of a particular artist. Their art works speak to you and feel most like you. Find a number of pieces and build a collage with them or use that one piece to define a room or space. For instance, Cheri Blum, an American painter uses simple lines and shapes to create a sense of peaceful balance in her art. Another popular impressionist artist, Barbara Mock, puts her strong sense of design to good use when creating pieces that capture floral theme, charming birdhouses or delicate teacups and whimsical landscapes. And what about the contemporary artist, Carol Robinson? She offers renditions of beach scene, kitchen décor and landscape with style and splendor. Because their art pieces are classy and chic, you may get more mileage out of them in the long run.

For more information on how you can use art pieces that are both chic and classy, feel free to contact us.  

“The whole world is watching us now. We must be nothing less than fabulous.” – Emma Frost (X-Men). Today is Free Comic Book Day, an annual promotion on the first Saturday in May. Comic Book Day was created to bring new readers to the world of Comic Books by giving away FREE comic books! 

Today, many participating comic book stores honor this celebration! We wanted to give you a chance to be apart of this awesome celebration so we're giving away THREE FREE posters to ANYONE!!! Let your inner nerd out and check out our comics art page (http://www.fulcrumgallery.com/c7453/comics.htm). Simply enter below or visit our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/fulcrumgallery) to enter.

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Thinking of using children’s art to add vitality and dimension to your kid’s room? Or perhaps you’re looking to dress up a nursery or a space that’s kid’s friendly? Finding children’s art that conveys a sense of wonder and the whimsical can be challenging but not impossible. If you’re looking for children’s art that is fun, delightful and interesting, why not consider Nancy Lee’s children art?

Nancy Lee is not foreign to the art community. She has left trails of glory in various aesthetic endeavors. A nationally acclaimed Jewish artist, she also made major contributions as an editor and a poet. Her sculpture and liturgical works made her more than a one-dimensional artist; she shines in various media and no less when she creates children’s art.

She began her career as a painter, having her art training at the DeCordova Museum School in Massachusetts. Over time, her paintings have become more and more sculptural and her “found metal” sculptures received national attention. Her paintings and artwork have been featured in museums, galleries and selected juried exhibits across the United States. In due recognition, she was named a “Copley Artist” by the Copley Society of Art, the highly prestigious and the oldest art association in America.

Her short stint as the editor of Child’s Life Magazine may have given her an added edge when it comes to creating children’s art. Looking at her children’s artwork, her artistic genius in representing art that appeals to children is pristine. Her animal themes—whether they are owls, elephants, squirrels or horses—are whimsical, fun and convey a sense of wonder. She presents her animals in various playful settings, for instance, an owl in a tutu or a playful elephant taking a bath in a bathtub. Her color schemes flow and the overall effect is one of wonderment, as befitting children’s art.

Including vintage advertisements in your decor is a sure way to add a splash of style to your surroundings. Take a little time to consider how you would most enjoy using these bits of art.

Reasons for popular appeal

People find vintage advertisements appealing for many different reasons. Some like them because they feature favorite products, or items remembered from years gone by. Others are interested in the artist, and others in the poster's design considerations. They enjoy the bold graphics and colors. Many people find the sense of familiarity and solidness that comes from mixing some old things into daily surroundings to be comforting in this a fast-paced digital age. Still others enjoy building a collection of these images around a particular theme or manufacturer - many vintage products have multiple prints available because often a newadvertisement was produced for each edition of a newspaper or magazine. This fact makes older ads a lot of fun to use in groups. 

Possible applications 

Vintage advertisements add a light touch to any area of the home. Just look for products which would be used in that area. It is easy to see how to integrate food products into the kitchen or dining areas; TV, snack and soft drink ads in the family room; grooming supplies in a bathroom; and tool or car advertising in the garage or work shop. Many businesses find themselves well-suited to decorating with vintage advertising: almost any restaurant, sales outlet, or manufacturer can easily choose posters appropriate to either the materials they use or what they produce. This catches the customer's interest and adds a sense of both stability and fun to the premises.

 Selecting your favorite prints

Decorating with vintage artwork can be done however you like. You may choose to simply select prints that appeal to you and make you happy and group them randomly, or work them into a display with vintage packages, toys, or decorations. Many people like to choose a particular artist or style and make a grouping of works around that theme. You may want to choose prints based on your own interests, a certain time period, or special memories from your family history. 

 No matter how you choose to start a collection of vintage advertisements, feel free to contact us for help in finding what you want in the sizes you need. 

What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than with some inspirational art? Whether your relationship is brand new or you have celebrated many years of wedded bliss, your loved one will be thrilled with a gift of art for Valentine’s Day. Here are a few suggestions from our gallery:

• Go with tradition. We have a number of images with hearts on them, including Zebra Love and Barn Star with Heart Wreath. These pieces clearly state your message of love on Valentine’s Day.
• On the other hand, you may want to give a gift that says something more. We have heart art with all those words that you have trouble remembering “in the moment,” so check out Love Words, Prayer from the Heart or Let There be Love if you wish your art to carry your message for you.
• Maybe you feel the need to remember those important messages of love with your gift. We have a wide range of possibilities for loving reminders, such as Love and Peace or Love Never Fails.
• Possibly you want to give a gift to that special someone who is not a spouse or partner. A simple search will yield some lovely heart-oriented art for Grandmother, Rocker Moms Rule, and A Mother’s Heart.

This is but a small sampling of the inspirational art that is available in our galleries for your Valentine’s Day gifting. Start searching and we are certain you will find something to tug at your heart!

Artwork in your home or office is a great mood setter. It can soothe, enliven, brighten and subdue. And, it can inspire. 

If you're looking to some of history's great artistic minds to help you find your own creative spark, you may consider browsing through Salvador Dali's paintings. 

Dali (1904-1989) was a surrealist painter and one of the last century's greatest creatives. Not only was he a lauded and prolific painter, but he aimed to plumb the depths of the human mind--ananalogy he took so far as to show up at an art function wearing a deep-sea diver's costume, which almost suffocated him. 

His artwork, and his eccentric dress and lifestyle, were all a result of his unfettered creativity. Dali sought not only to create great things, but to be recognized for his creations.  “Intelligence without ambition is a bird without wings,” he once said. 

While the recipe for his own je-ne-sais-quoi was notoriously secret (another quote: “The secret to my influence has always been that it remained secret.”), he did let on about his creative method. He called it “paranoiac-critical activity,” and it basically consisted of him letting his mind meander while he meditated. 

Consider what is probably his most famous painting, The Persistence of Memory. The barren landscape, the melting watches--let your mind wander through it--doesn’t it spark something in you?  Meditative Rose is another of Dali’s great images to ponder. A floating flower, above a desert plain. Does this speak of the human condition? Our potentials and possibilities? 

For others, Dream Caused by the Flight of a Bee Around a Pomegranate, A Second Before Awakening, despite having one of the longest titles of famous artwork, is the best place to start their own meditation. Sleep, Mirage, Geopoliticus Child Watching the Birth of the New Man--all of these paintings offer a wealth of images to help your own brain go "outside the box." 

Browse through some of the works by Dali on our website, and find something to spark your own creativity. As Dali himself said, "those who do not want to imitate anything, produce nothing."