Artist Ford Smith’s Landscape Paintings are a “Must See”

by Fulcrum Gallery Staff 5. November 2013 10:54

Natural Phenomenon

Are you looking to fill your home with multi-hued landscape paintings that have an energy all their own? If that’s the situation, we’d suggest that you consider looking at the life’s work of contemporary artist, Ford Smith. Both of those previously qualities may be found in his landscape and seascape paintings.

Ford Smith’s love of landscape and seascape paintings may be traced back to Japan. It is where he spent part of his childhood. From there, he moved back to the U.S. Once in the states, he continued perfecting his painting skills. He also spent time as a commercial and fashion photographer. Today, his work continues to captivate those that take the time to view it.

One Ford Smith painting that may appeal to your sensibilities is the Natural Optimist. It features a stand of trees that are reflected in a body of water. The trees feature narrow trunks that allow Smith’s yellow-hued sky to flood the painting with light. The tops of the trees sport bold tufts of red foliage that only add to the painting’s appeal. Because of the painting’s subject matter and Smith’s smart use of color, it would pair well with contemporary furnishings as well as other pieces from his collection. Thus, you could feasibly set-up a display wall using the trees and color scheme as the central theme. Other Ford Smith gems that would complement the Natural Optimist include Altruistic Nature, Amber Reception, Greener Grass and Beyond Imagination.

Beyond Imagination Greener Grass by Ford Smith

If you are looking to incorporate more than reds, yellows and blues to your display wall, don’t worry. Some of Ford Smith’s additional paintings contain other colors that would be appropriate for use in contemporary design schemes. A superior example is his Dash of Energy painting. It features dark colored trees, a yellow-orange horizon and water. The water is where the unexpected splashes of color come into the picture. The list of colors used in the water portion of the painting includes purples, pinks, peaches, blues and more.

To learn more about Ford Smith and other landscape artists, please contact us at (800) 644-1278. 

Adding Abstract Art to Your Home Decor

by Fulcrum Gallery Staff 30. April 2013 15:13

Sunset Falls II Framed Art

If you want your home to have a modern appeal with bold prints and intriguing patterns, you should be looking to all the new styles and colors available in abstract art. Whether your home is completely contemporary or has traditional accents, abstract art will definitely bring a splash of color to your living room, bathroom, bedroom, and kitchen. Consider these tips when you are planning to hang up abstract prints.

Make it Match Your Room

Your abstract piece should definitely match up to the styling of whichever room you decide to hang it in. If you have bright room, bring out its colors even more by hanging up an abstract art bursting with a variety of hues. Landscape No. 21 by Arthur Bernard mixes blue, white, red, and orange to create an interesting dreamy style, perfect for a light colored room. If you have a neutral toned room, you can spruce it up with a simple one or two colored abstract art, making it the focal point.

Create a Mini Gallery

If you have a large boring wall that you want to give personality, make an abstract art gallery. Have a big painting at the center of your gallery and hang up smaller art pieces around it. This will drawn in your guest’s eyes and definitely will garner many compliments. You can creatively do this by purchasing a photo collage frame that lives up to the abstract style.

Proportionate to Room

The size of your paintings should be proportionate to the space in the room. If the room is small, get medium sized to small prints to fill up an empty space. 8x20 pieces are the perfect selection for a guest room or bathroom. If the art is for the living room and you have plenty of space above the mantel, a 26x36 is an adequate size.

If you would love to fill up your home with a touch of modernism, check out our abstract art. We have a wide range of abstract circles, modern floral graphics and pop art to fulfill your artistic needs.

Pop Art Will Open Your Eyes And Free You To Explore The Possibilities

by Fulcrum Gallery Staff 23. October 2012 09:55

Three Flags

 

A popular decorating theme these days takes us back to the age of flower power and free love.  The pop culture of the 60s always brings back memories of a simpler time in our history.  We wanted nothing more than peace, love and rock and roll music.  Today our children have found the same delight that we did with shaggy area rugs, beaded door curtains and Papisan Chairs.

The art of this time was eye-catching and bold with the style of artist Andy Warhol being one of the most popular.  We also decorated our walls with life-sized comic strips, in the style of Roy Lichtenstein and giant cans of tomato soup.  The iconic peace sign was plastered everywhere we looked including our living room wall.

Peace

This time in our recent past was full of optimism and hope as we saw great promise in our future.  We took a man to the moon and a generation of young girls fell madly in love with the Beatles.  Music played a big part in our lives and we saw an explosion of musical talent that we would often remember in pieces of art.  

The artists of that time made great strides forward and took much pleasure in rocking the art establishment back on it's heels.  Some traditionalists simply could not understand how text on canvas could be considered art.  But we knew the power of those words and how they motivated us to be the best that we could be. It was also a time in our history when art sometimes told stories of sorrow and pain.

The Pop Art period was one of stretching boundaries and joyful experimentation.  We expressed ourselves on paper, canvas and even spray-painted on walls.  This was a time when rules did not apply.

 

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