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.

Even in an older home, modern art can be effective. There are some wonderful studies of flowers that give the impression of color or leaf texture, maybe by focusing on a detail that is recognizable once someone points it out to you. For example, roses are bright, familiar flowers, but an accurate drawing of their shape is not necessary to bring out their beauty. An abstraction of flowers done in watercolors can look wonderful in a colonial or a Victorian home.

That's another point. Pictorial art comes in many mediums, so you can choose an oil painting, a watercolor, or a pastel. Even a pen and ink drawing is an effective accent for a room. Prints of a famous or a favorite picture are inexpensive ways to bring color and beauty to any room in your house.

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 many ways to use art in your decorating scheme. Whether it's a painting, a fabric creation to hang on a wall, a hand-made rug, a statue, or a photograph, art can bring life and character to your personal spaces.




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