Thứ Bảy, 18 tháng 6, 2016

Decorating With Los Angeles' Abstract Artists

By Kenneth Smith


Modern art is often 'abstract', in that it is not a realistic depiction of a visible object. This differs from a still life study of fruit or flowers, for instance, or a landscape with clouds, mountains, animals, and people. Abstract artists may be able to draw extremely well but may choose to paint an impression or emotion rather than actual things.

The modern artist might create a swirl of brilliant oranges and reds, for instance, and one viewer might think of lying on hot, hot sand at noon. Another might think of the energy of the sun that makes life possible and illuminates every color of the spectrum. The artist might have had a theme in mind, but the point is always to stir the viewer.

There are all kinds of modern creations. You might choose a small statue for your hall table, a majestic oil painting for the living room, and a tiny watercolor for the bath. The bedroom is perfect for fabric art, but a wall hanging can be just as effective in a main room. You might want to brighten up a corner or make a statement that your guests will not be able to miss.

Many times a room will cry out for a finishing touch that you might find in studios, galleries, and even flea markets. Or perhaps a striking work will lead you to fashion the setting specifically to set it off. Using art to complete your vision or as inspiration helps you to design a home that is uniquely your own. You can decide if you want a relaxing room or one that cries out for stimulating company.

Abstract is often taken to mean indecipherable, but it really means 'not like a photograph'. The artist may be trying to suggest something and do it so skillfully that his vision becomes yours. Sometimes it's more that the artist is aiming for an impact, and the viewer is left to find an interpretation. The vision can be vast - like an expression of creation or of an emotion common to all - or minute, like a study of one detail of a familiar object that few have ever focused on in this particular way. This kind of art can fit any period and any decor, although many feel it is only for modern settings.

Pictures are almost indispensable in furnishing a home, but you have a wide choice of pictorial art. A print of a famous painting can be effective, as can the work of a local artist you especially enjoy. Pen and ink drawings can be striking, while an oil painting usually makes a real statement. Watercolors, pastels, and photographs are other ways to decorate the walls.

Artists of the Los Angeles, CA area seem to come in every degree of talent and imagination. A piece of driftwood or a fanciful mobile created from beach glass might be the perfect finishing touch for your home. Your own taste should guide you to find something that expresses you as well as the talented person who created the object.

There are probably things out there you never thought of, like fabric art or mosaics for your bathroom. The internet is a great place to find out what is happening on the art scene and to discover things that stir your soul.




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