Artist, Fine Art Specialist, busy mom and home decorating diva Kim Counts showcases a favorite art print.
Hey folks! TGIF, right? Did you notice the slight alteration to my header, above? I decided that every now and then, I'd have a special "Friday Feature" posting to showcase some of my personal favorites on the ArtSelect site. So here's the first one:
This one is such a classic. They say Flaming June was Leighton's magnum opus. I love it because it's so lush, rich and sensual -- the perfect print for summer in general, and June in particular.
Flaming June was painted by Lord Frederic Leighton back in 1895, and it's just as popular today as it was back then -- in fact, more so. I've seen it just about everywhere, printed on T shirts, calendars, coffee mugs... It's quite a universal favorite.
This image has special relevance for me as well, because I received it (not the original, of course! a fine art reproduction) as a Christmas gift from a dear friend. I have it hanging in my home now, with the same gold frame above. I couldn't have framed it better myself. The rich gold color and ornate texture really enhance the image and give it a regal finish.
This image has me inspired to go home and curl up for awhile on the couch. Ah, the lazy, hazy days of summer... See you next week!
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Comments (2)
Love the picture of the Flaming June. It reminds me of my daily naps I need each day.
Posted by shirley Combs | July 9, 2008 9:24 PM
Posted on July 9, 2008 21:24
Yes! And who couldn't use a good nap in the afternoon?
Posted by Savvy Decorator | July 17, 2008 1:35 PM
Posted on July 17, 2008 13:35