How To Get The Best Contemporary Artwork

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Liven Up Your Space With Abstract Canvas Art And Other Pieces From A Welcoming Gallery 3 Think Outside Of The Frame In Displaying Contemporary Artwork 5 Tips In Choosing Contemporary Wall Art For Your Office 6 Fine Photography Prints Considerations And Choices In Decorating Children 8 The Beauty Of Modern Canvas Art Prints And Tips On Keeping Them Clean 10

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Liven Up Your Space With Abstract Canvas Art And Other Pieces From A Welcoming Gallery

You and your significant other have moved and settled into your first apartment together, and while you've done an excellent job picking out unique vintage furnishings and displaying your combined collections of books, musical instruments, potted plants, and homemade crafts throughout the space, there is that main living room wall that remains bare to this day. Or perhaps, the small business venture you've set up is performing and growing steadily, and this has spurred you on to move the entire outfit to a much bigger space and you wish to decorate it in a way that would inspire and motivate your teams to work harder and unleash their talents. In both cases, you know that remarkable artistic pieces — like a small, intriguing sculpture, a framed portrait, or breathtaking abstract canvas art — may be just the thing to breathe new life and spirit into the indoor setting, but where would you be able to find the best works for your intended purpose?

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For the average new homeowner or the small business owner, visiting art exhibitions and gallery openings may be a delightful way to spend time browsing through creative works, but many admit that such a setting can be somewhat intimidating. After all, promising new talents or renowned international artists may not exactly have a piece up for sale or auction that a modest budget can entirely accommodate. This leaves little opportunities for individuals desiring a beautiful piece of art to grace their homes or workspaces with to find interesting art works they can actually take home and put up. Fortunately, there is one excellent way to get your artistic fix without breaking the bank. There are enterprising galleries that go out of their way to carry the works of undeniably talented artists and make these pieces accessible to anyone wanting a beautiful, creative piece of their own. In such a welcoming and accommodating gallery, people from a diverse range of backgrounds can come in, learn about the artists and their works, and feast their eyes on hundreds of attractive pieces — from canvas works to fine art in paper, from framed photography prints to miniature sculptures, all adopting a multitude of themes — until they find the particular piece they can envision displaying in their personal or corporate space. An art establishment that aims to democratise art and improve consumers' experiences with looking through and purchasing creative works helps ensure that anyone who appreciates delicate lines, delightful plays of color and light, and thoughtful manipulations of various media will have a place to go to and search for the one piece that will finally complement and complete their space. Visit Gallery One for more info.

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Think Outside Of The Frame In Displaying Contemporary Artwork
Paintings and photographs are impressive accents to an otherwise plain space. They can provide a pop of colour, depth and character. If you wish to enhance the look of your rooms with art, there are creatively fresh ways you can display attractive images and structures to provide spaces in your home a completely upgraded appeal. In displaying contemporary artwork, you don’t need to stick to conventions, even for treasured images. For example, postcard-size paintings (perhaps the ones you bought from a souvenir shop) do not need to be placed in frames. Monica Rich Kosann, professional photographer and author of “Living with What You Love,” suggest putting these small pictures in vases, glasses, even floral frogs to create multidimensional alternatives to the typical flat rectangle. Even miniature sculptures can be placed inside big glass hurricanes and you can place a cover on the container to keep the art piece clean. For something fun and quirky, you can hang paintings, photographs, and fine art prints from a clothesline — not the one you have outside your home, but the one that you will thoughtfully put in the room of your choice to display art. You can use paper clips, or if you prefer a more rustic look, you can use clothespins, but make sure to stick a thick layer of Scotch tape to the pins so they wouldn’t leave ridge marks on the paper on the art piece. If you’re inclined to go the traditional route, you can create an instant gallery in your home by concentrating all the pictures and paintings in one section of the

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house that people often pass through, such as the hallways or stairwell. Line up or lay out the framed or unframed paintings and pictures you have in your collection on the walls and you can turn a walk upstairs and downstairs into a trip down memory lane or a study of different styles of paintings. There’s no need to fret about varying sizes or finish for this kind of display enjoys the charm of a somewhat haphazard look. To further boost the artistic appeal of your hallway or stairwell gallery, you can position a proportionate sculpture on certain areas of the hallway or in the corner of a stairwell landing. There are still so many ways to beautifully display or corral collections of contemporary artwork – just don’t be afraid to try something new to achieve the look that will satisfy you. Read more about this topic here.

Tips On Choosing Contemporary Wall Art For Your Office
It’s quite common for big establishments to display different works of art throughout their workplace; even restrooms are adorned with lovely paintings. There are many advantages to incorporating works of art to the interior design of an office building. Firstly, a completely professional look is achieved. Secondly, “a thing of beauty is a joy forever” by John Keats definitely applies – an

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attractive work of art can create an ideal ambience that can stimulate the senses and improve workers’ performance. Thirdly, it can somehow reflect the sensibilities and values of a business. There surely are more, but the bottom line is the presence of pieces of art in a workplace has positive effects. Now, if you’re choosing contemporary wall art and you have no idea which of the available provisions to use, here are some great tips to help you make the right choice. 1. It always helps to get inspiration and ideas from magazines or even the Internet. Find styles and images that appeal to you and determine where they would look great in your office or if they would be focal attractions or merely accents. Take into consideration how the hues contrast or blend then choose art pieces that work with the style you are targeting to create. 2. Determine the mood that you wish to create as well. The art on the wall plays a significant role in achieving the right ambience. You may need to take into consideration the aesthetics and quirks of your workers — if there’s someone in your office who, for example, suffers from trypophobia (the intense, dislike or even irrational fear of holes), do avoid paintings or constructive art with a lot of holes (even colourful ones) because that will create such a negative reaction that will only compromise work performance. Try to stick to images that are universally pleasing. 3. It’s highly likely that you will not find the exact same pieces in the magazines at your local art rental service or furniture store, so try to come up with suitable alternatives. The key to finding good substitutes is to take note of the colour palette, material, and proportions.

4. Contemporary wall art comes in different shapes and sizes, plus they’re not just paintings or photographs. A lot of contemporary wall art items are multidimensional and have substantial depth. For these options, you

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basically have to consider the proportions so you can find the perfect place to hang them where they will be appreciated for their intrinsic beauty instead of being an obstruction to movement.

Fine Photography Prints: Considerations And Choices In Decorating Children’s Facilities
Children are naturally visually-inclined; they interpret the workings of the world based on the images that they see, hence it’s important that they are exposed to images that stimulate them positively. In child development, specialists strongly advise parents to use imagery that present the beauty of nature, acts, colours, et cetera, as these aid learning and help in values formation. Pictures that present the harsh realities of life, on the other hand, are best introduced as a lesson and not as a frequent reminder. It’s because of these that people who decorate children facilities like hospitals, day care centres and pre-schools have to be careful in choosing the pictures to display that the young ones will get to see every day. For hospitals, strong, bright images tend to overwhelm children, especially babies. Intense hues like primary red, yellow and orange can actually prevent children from sleeping well and even cause them to cry. Likewise, images with bold patterns and with bright contrasting colours can be too stimulating. Soft images in colours like peach, powder blue, baby chick yellow and creams are more ideal for they radiate warmth and tranquillity, helping young children feel soothed and comforted. If you’re choosing fine photography prints to use, go for pictures of flowers in the spring, or baby animals like bunnies, chicks and lambs.

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In choosing photographs to adorn day care or pre-school walls with, according to Rudolph Steiner, a pioneer educationalist, pastel colours and rounded architectural forms are ideal for children between the ages of two to seven years old. Pictures of balls, umbrellas, children’s toys, food, and things they associate with fun like ballet slippers, tutus, puppies, and others leave a lasting, positive impression on them and can actually work to comfort them should they find themselves at odds with certain things surrounding them. In fact, when children of these ages are upset, caregivers or teachers just need to point at the image to get them to calm down. Meanwhile, children between the ages of seven to 10 years old respond well to more vibrant colours and more vivid images. Photographs that reveal minute details of familiar things are already appreciated greatly as these children increase their mental concentration, and expand and establish their knowledge about the different things of this world. Vivid greens, blues and reds gain a different interpretation and can already be associated with a host of different elements that are all very real to them. Great images to use are cars, other hobby items, and dream destinations. Click here to know more.

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The Beauty Of Modern Canvas Art Prints And Tips On Keeping Them Clean
Paintings never fail to give any room unique character as well as a pop of colour. A simple-looking room that follows a particular colour scheme achieves a reenergised and more luxurious look once a painting with contrasting colours is hung on the wall. For a more contemporary appeal, more and more homeowners are opting for modern canvas art prints that no longer require heavy, ornate frames, are more affordable, and can be done faster. Many of such pieces are so creatively done that they’re like massive puzzles for the walls and a complete set is composed of differently-sized pieces that you would have to line up properly to achieve the right look. When it comes to the design, there are no limits to the options. They make great presents for different occasions. But just like other pieces of art, keeping them clean can be a hassle and special techniques are used to ensure that their aesthetic value is maintained. The most common issues really are discolouration, build-up of dust, and sometimes, pesky little creepers that choose to leave their waste on it. Regular dusting will do the trick, but to restore the vibrancy of the colours and get rid of the musty scent, other cleaning strategies have to be utilised. First of all, if you have been displaying your modern canvas art where it’s directly hit by sunlight or even artificial light, the smart thing to do would be to find a

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different place for it because light and heat cause paint to become brittle. Choose a cool place with soft lighting. In cleaning away dust and other dirt on the surface of the canvas, make sure to use a soft cloth or a soft bristle brush. Doing this will “somehow” restore the sheen of the art piece. Check the medium of the painting on canvas. Watercolours and acrylics very rarely respond well to liquid cleaners so to be on the safe side, especially if the work of art is quite pricey, do away with them. For acrylics, just use a can of compressed air to remove embedded dirt, and for watercolour, pressing against the surface of the painting using white bread (with crusts removed) will effectively absorb dirt. Lastly, humidity can also take its toll on your modern art print. It presents ideal conditions for the build-up of mould and mildew. To preserve your piece, keep humidity away as long as possible by making sure that there’s enough air circulating around most of the time.

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