by Fulcrum Gallery Staff
16. July 2014 15:14
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.
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Abstract Art | Chic | Shabby Chic
by Fulcrum Gallery Staff
11. April 2013 10:26
If you have a guest room or a guest house, you may not have given a great deal of consideration to its' decor. Perhaps because it is not in constant use you have left the walls bare, on the assumption that it's not really a very important detail. But no matter how clean and comfortable your guest space may be, a lack of art can leaving it feel like a sterile, impersonal hotel room rather than an integral part of your family home.
One quick and easy way to make your guest space appealing and cozy is by hanging canvas art from Fulcrum Gallery. Rather than picking a few pictures at random, a good alternative is to pick an appropriate theme. For instance, if you live near the coast, you might consider a variety of maritime and coastal themed art from our water transportation collection which has subjects as varied as sailing ships, submarines, seascapes and tropical scenes.
If sports are more your style, whatever your preference, we have you covered, from winter sports to golf , soccer and everything in between, we're sure you'll find what you are looking for and it will look great on canvas.
Perhaps your passion is gardening? We have an astounding range of floral and botanical art from such noted artists as Georgia O'Keeffe, Claude Monet and Vincent Van Gogh as well as more modern artists and photographers.
Whatever your taste, you are sure to find art that inspires and delights as well as making your guest room or guest house that intimate space that tells your visitors that they are in a home from home. For more information on how art can help you make the most of your home, contact us
