Artist, Fine Art Specialist, busy mom and home decorating diva Kim Counts drops by once a week to share art facts, decor tips and more.
I was just reading up on art and design at msn.com and came across a great article that discussed all the recent trends -- which ones are still holding their weight, and which are starting to fail. This past year, as I'm sure you noticed, woodland animals like birds, deer and bunnies were really big in everything from fashion to art and decor. Birds were particularly popular, appearing on skirts, wall paper, bedspreads...just about everywhere!
MSN says the bird trend is still on the wing, and I'd have to agree. If anything, I'm seeing more and more bird-themed images in the world of art. I love the selections we're getting at ArtSelect! There's something kind of nostalgic and romantic about them, like this one:
The original image was a collage, and the visual texture really carries over beautifully into this fine art reproduction. It has a lovely, Old World feel, doesn't it? We also carry some great sets in this category, like this adorable pair, which has a more contemporary feel:
A slightly more modern take on the bird theme, wouldn't you say? I could see these two images working beautifully in a master bedroom suite...or a guest bedroom suite, or a study, or a hallway, by the umbrella rack. There's something so universal about the subject matter of bird art, isn't there? It's almost like these images would suit just about any room.
I just love the striking simplicity of this piece. With its streamlined color palette and brilliant use of shape, balance and space, this artwork is at once understated yet powerful. It also has a bit of an Asian flair, wouldn't you say? The color scheme also reminds me a bit of autumn -- which, believe it or not, is just around the corner, waiting for us to start nesting.
So three cheers for bird art, and see you next week!
p.s. By the way, all the frames you see in this entry are brand new ones we've recently added to our collection. We're always adding new mouldings to offer you more selections that will give you a perfect fit for your decor. Next time you're looking at an image, be sure to scroll down all the different frame options to the right of the image -- there are so many possibilities to consider!
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