Abstracts in a Kids Room!

I adore vignettes with abstract backgrounds!

Who knew? Right?

This one was so cute, I just had to share.

Love it!

Where would you begin your abstract backdrop?

Sawyer/Berson via Pinterest

Cobalt September!

Here is a large new painting for my shop,

"Cobalt September".

Saturated with aqua, sapphire blue and lime this large

 watercolor has been painstakingly embellished

 with gold leaf.

My abstracts are a multi-step process

At once both modern and complex,

like masterpieces of antiquity 

the gold leaf lends a timeless air to the painting.

The watercolor image changes depending on the time of day and the light.

At some angles the gold is barely discernible

at other times the gold dances and flickers.

What's Black & White....

and looks fabulous in an elegant gold frame?

Sketch Art!

I adore sketches!

Black and white doodles,

swirls, dots, dashed lines,
that somehow come together to 

 become an image.
There is beauty in the simplicity and gathered together on 
a gallery wall...
Gorgeous!
Cards in small golden frames look sophisticated
 and are easy on the budget. 
Here are some drawings to inspire you!

via Pinterest

Rachel Blackley

Ballet Art

Isabel Design

Garlic is Good - The Union League, Philadelphia

Sketch Pretty

Imagine A Blue-Green Gallery Wall!

Usually when I write a post,
I select art that will compliment the subject I have chosen to talk about.
You can find them on the right side of my blog,
 under the caption,
"Ooohh..Lala...Art I Love"!
The finds are from Etsy,
and they are artists that I have added to my favorites.
There are so many artists on Etsy,
it can be overwhelming!
Here is a collection that I think would be lovely on a
Gallery Wall!
Psst..
I snuck one of my own paintings in there, too.

sjkim

Hart Art 13

Bair Images

Fluid Colors

Limezinnias Design

Mixed Media Art Design

Anna Pontes Photography

Victoria Veedell

Make Mother's Day, Every Day!

This morning I intended to post about beautiful finds for 

Mother's Day.

 I began to think about my children and being a Mom.

What do I treasure the most that my kids have given me?

There are many moments, memories, and dear gestures,

but...

I love to surround myself with notes and pictures my kids 
have sketched or colored on different occasions,
not just
Mother's Day,
 by displaying their art 
on important walls and in unexpected places!

There they are on the Gallery Wall!

I love these special little reminders.

 I was on the phone, she was worried.  

This is in my art armoire to remind me to be a good Mom!
"Dear Mom don't forget that Tuesday 20th is pictures"

If you are a new Mommy,

when those kids start picking up the crayons and coloring,

don't put everything in a box or a scrapbook,

hang art where you can see it,

every day!

  This is on the Gallery Wall too!!

You will be surprised how seeing those pictures and

 reading those sweet words

have the ability to give your spirits a boost on a bad day!

 Awww..so not true!..

but these notes are on the bulletin board.

I have not kept everything, I edit.

I have also framed their art.

But here...see for yourself.

 No, it's not the real "Starry Starry Night",

it is the BEST "Starry Starry Night"!

 In a lingerie drawer, tucked away.

 On a study desk in the family room!