Stories Behind Original Nature Artworks: A Newcastle Contemporary Artist’s Blog
Questions to ask yourself when getting ready to style your home
I’m no interior designer. I am contemporary landscape artist and an interiors enthusiast. I understand the importance of composition. It’s about finding balance and flow in art and it’s the same for any space too.
At the end of every episode of The Curated Nest Podcast, I ask my guests the same quick fire questions and they glean a variety of answers that are very telling and aligned with the kind of home that they want and that will nurture them. It’s not about spending megabucks on a total renovation but about understanding the essence of what your home is to you and how it can enable you to feel you best. Let’s dive into the questions and how they can help you to find your home vision.
Classic or modern?
Maximalist or minimalist?
Country or city?
Swimming pool or games room?
Chef or cleaner?
Following trends or instincts?
How to Buy Original Art For a Loved One
Buying art for someone else can feel intimidating. You might find yourself asking things like ‘What if they don’t like it?’, ‘What if it doesn’t go with their decor?’ or ‘What if they never hang it?’. These are all reasonable concerns so I am here today to help you ask some more constructive questions that will help you to find the perfect piece for that special someone.
There are a number of factors to consider - the recipient’s tastes, what brings them joy and what they want their home to feel like. You might also consider whether they own their home as this may affect how they hang the artwork.
Here are some key questions to drop into conversation or ask yourself about that person.
Where’s your happy place?
How do you want to feel when you get home?
What colours make you feel that emotion?
Hang Your Art without the stress
There are a few different ways to hang your art but you need to pick the best one for you - your walls and your patience levels.
Command Strips
Hooks
Nails
I take you through easy steps for each.
The Ultimate Art Lover’s Wedding Gift List - How to get the gifts that you want
You’ve been living together for a while and you already have the perfect toaster (4 slice and it works) and you’re looking for a wedding gift list with a difference. Does this sound like you? Then you’re in the right place.
When you create a wedding list with me, you reserve your favourite limited edition linocut prints or a bespoke commission slot and your wonderful guests club together to buy them. The end result is that you end up with stunning artwork in your home to remind you of your fabulous guests for years to come. Perfect!