Art Collage Wall

Arranging art can be an art itself. Balance, scale and proportion are all part of the equation in creating the perfect arrangement of art and accessories.

 photo from Rue Magazine   The wall sconces are an intricate part of this art collage. The art in the room has been placed to create a balance with the seating area.

 photo from Rue Magazine  The computer screen and accessories in this office have been arranged to enhance the art.

 photo from Rue Magazine  Clean white walls and furnishings create a gallery like setting for an art collection.

 photo from Rue Magazine   Included in the art placement are the fireplace, mantel, chair, tall cabinet and cocktail table. All are used to balance and provide space for the art and accessories.

 photo from Habitually Chic   In this updated traditional office frames in a variety of shapes and sizes have been carefully placed to create this interesting  wall collection.

 Designed by Mary McDonald     The deep blue wall is a stunning background for this arrangement of art and accessories. Balance, scale and proportion- it's all there.

 Designed by Mary McDonald    The grouping on the table as well as the wall arrangement of mirror and framed photos create a setting that is harmonious and vivacious.

Designed by Mary McDonald   The leopard print covered wall brings together the mix of framed photos and prints.

With contemplation and an eye for design an art collage wall can be created to complete and enhance the style of a room.

Greta Garbo Art Collector

I found these photos by Billy Cunningham at Architectural Digest. They show the New York City home of Greta Garbo, where she lived from 1953 until her death in 1990. Her art and antique collections were amazing.  For Garbo color was the all important, essential element .

"I love color. With me it's inborn. I just know. I didn't have to learn it." Garbo

The color is wonderful and the scale and proportions are perfect.

The art collection included works by Renoir....

and the Russian Expressionist Jawlensky. The collection was extensive and  hung throughout the apartment. As new acquisitions were made Garbo would rearrange her art work, recreating her gallery.

Beautiful and perfect.

This living room setting included a Renoir painting, a Regence parquetry commode and a Louis XV corner chair. Does it get any better? I don't think so.

In the hallway we find a painting by Garbo's brother and an area rug designed by Garbo herself.  Her talents seem to be never ending.

This closet/dressing room was the home of the Garbo hat collection and another rug she designed.

And then there's this work of art, the beautiful Garbo herself.

Muriel's Blues

My friend and amazing artist, Muriel Eulich, has entered the Contemporary Figure Juried Competition. Her usual vibrant colors are contained in a monochromatic scheme, a requirement of the competition. The relaxed shapes and figures she favors have been altered with a much tighter approach.
From Muriel, "These paintings pushed me to do images in a different way."

These paintings are another wonderful version of Muriel's artistic creativity. I'll keep you posted on the outcome of the competition.

Inspired By Matisse

I am always inspired by the works of Matisse. His use of color is dynamic and amazing.

The patterns he creates are vibrant and inviting. 

I look at his work and think," I want to go there."

Sultry shapes, vivacious color, beautiful art.
Where do you find inspiration?

Muriel Eulich

I have written and posted about Muriel before. She now has a wonderful light filled space where she creates her art. In the new studio there is plenty of room for her amazing, extra large watercolors. Her series of women and pearls covers two of the walls in the space.

Other paintings by Muriel are also on display in the studio.

Muriel strikes a pose.

The paintings are layers of color, form and pattern. The colors are vibrant, the forms vivacious and the patterns flow over the paintings.
Gorgeous
contact Muriel at meulich@gmail.com

Muriel Eulich Water Colorist Extraordinaire

Muriel Eulich is a water colorist whose work is vibrant and joyous. Her paintings are truly glorious, vibrant figures in motion. The inspiration for Muriel's work comes from her life. Her family, her travels, how she observes the world around her, her great sense of humor all inspire her creativity and influence her work.

Muriel Eulich Water Colorist Extraordinaire

Muriel's current series, figures of women wearing pearls, is nothing short of fabulous. The paintings are layers of bold color, shapes, pattern and movement.

Yes, she often works in her kitchen. The island is the perfect space to layout the oversized paintings.

Muriel's love of life is very obvious in her paintings. She captures the essence of the human spirit and shares it with the world. You can see more of Muriel's work at http://www.murielwatercolor.com/.