Before long, that old familiar nip will be in the air and leaf peeping season will be in full bloom. Personally, we’re looking forward to it, are you? If so, may we suggest that you prepare for the season by decorating your personal space with autumn art? In our experience, there is no better way to get ready for Mother Nature’s amazing show than that.

Matthew Sievers’ Autumn Art

Matthew Sievers is one creative soul whose autumn art would be perfect for contemporary interior designs. His Seasons and Saturated Reflections wall art are truly unique. When stared at long enough, they almost make viewers feel as if they’ve been transported into the autumn woods. Sievers is also known to celebrate the change of seasons in his autumn art with giclee, stylized flowers, impasto, reflections and two-tone design elements. So his work would add quite a bit of visual interest to an otherwise drab space.

Lynn Krause’s Autumn Art

If you are looking for autumn art that has the warm colors of foliage front and center, pastel artist Lynn Krause’s work may be a good choice for you. She has an entire tree series that collectively shines a spotlight on the way that leaves change their colors. Some of her artwork, like Autumn Stream and Bright Autumn Day II, feature vivid yellows and oranges that are likely to really brighten up a place. Thus, you may want to put them in a bedroom or hallway with access to the outside.

James Wiens’ Autumn Art

Do you prefer the look of oil on wood or canvas instead of pastel and paper? Well then, work by contemporary artist, James Wiens may be more to your liking. He has two series of note, Autumn Trees and Autumn Forest. Both focus on fall foliage. However, the colors used in the paintings are much more subdued than those found in other artists’ work. Therefore, it would be feasible to hang them in rooms filled with early American furnishings.

To learn more about these artists’ work and find the ideal autumn art for your personal space, please visit Fulcrum Gallery.

    Looking to brighten up your home this spring? Need some fresh ideas for color pallets in your living room or bedroom? One way to reinvent the look of your home is to bring in new colors.  Nothing will brighten up your winter blues like some bright new springtime colors on your walls. Here are some springtime colors for decorating your home that will freshen up any room.

    One color trend that I like for the spring includes a dark evergreen with accents of  different shades of pinks and whites.  This color palette would work great in a living room or bedroom.  Mixing a neutral color with pops of unexpected colors is one way to incorporate this color palette a room.  With this color palette, the green is the neutral color and will not be overwhelming on your walls.  The pops of pinks and whites can be incorporated with throw pillows, curtains, and wall art.  It is important to remember to test a few shades of green on the wall before you paint your whole room.  Dark colors on the wall can make the room darker or give the illusion that it is smaller than it actually is.  Make sure to pick a color you are comfortable with.

     Another color trend that I like for this spring is navy blue with teals and taupe.  This trend is a little more complicated to pull off because you have to make sure to balance the lighter shades with some of the more rich dark colors of blues and teals.  This color trend would work in a room where you can use an accent wall.  In order to do this, a neutral taupe color for the walls would balance a floral navy blue pattern on an accent wall in the room.  Adding teals and other blue-green shades into curtains, bedspreads, pillows, and art is what would make the room come together.  To bring a more springtime feel into this look, I would use  floral patterns for the accent wall or in the fabrics and art.

For more spring decorating tips or ideas that complement your decor, give us a call at 800-644-1278 or visit our website at http://fulcrumgallery.com.