Thoughts on collecting and displaying art in your decor.

Art adds SO much character and adds interest to one's decor.

A few years back I decked all my walls full of art. Some were from floor to ceiling. Some were my art pieces, but it included others' work, too.
I loved to look up and see it. It gave me a lot of joy.
But even more amazing, my visitors loved it. People would come in and go directly to my walls, and conversations would start up. Even people that were usually not interested in art were attracted to it.
While one large artwork over a sofa might be asthetically pleasing, maybe my ideas of collecting and displaying art might be a lovely alternative for some.This is some of my art as displayed in my apartment a few years back. A SFA (Small Format Art - search on SFA to discover more online) watercolor 5x7" of a Royal Doulton teacup with pink roses. There is an ACEO (2.5x3.5" - search on ACEO to discover more online) on top of the china cabinet, too. And a 12x36" acrylic on canvas of music artist "Sammy Blue" (google him to check his work), a friend of mine.
Original art is OOAK - only one of a kind. If you want to be unique, this is a wonderful way to go. Great works can be found online - I'm sure you can find some to fit YOUR budget.
Happy collecting and decorating. Enjoy!

New SFA painting. 6x6" watercolor - Dawn on beach with horses.

I just finished this original SFA watercolor last night. SFA = Small Format Art - nothing over 14".

This is 6x6" square.

I've wanted to paint this for a long time, so I can't help but wonder where these people are now. No doubt the 'little' girl is at least a teenager. Dawn at one of Adelaide, South Australia's beaches (Semaphore). Where horses are allowed to exercise on the beach and in the surf up until 8am. At one stage this was along all the beaches, and a great many were exercised at Grange, where I lived, and was lucky enough to be let ride sometimes, as a child.

I've done several paintings from this location. Love this with the Mum, child, big and little horses (Shetland pony), and Jack Russell Terrier running alongside.

"Starting The Day With A Gallop" - currently listed on eBay for a week at a very low starting price (along with 7 other SFA watercolors. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=291060359629

Hedgehog Painting, SFA on Etsy

Please enter my Etsy shop here for more details about this Hedgehog painting

Oil on panel 10" x 8"  unframed

Small Format Art

A cute spikey little friend for a child's room or nursery decor!

original ACEO 2,5x3,5

I'm honored to be the first auther in 2014.
In October i discovered ATCs / ACEOs and I fell in love with those little artworks.
I love to trade ATCs but I also try to sell some (original) ACEOs on Etsy

  This is Moora if you want to know her better, visit her on Etsy ;)

The Red House, Burano, Venice, SFA

To view details about this oil painting please visit my Etsy Shop here

Oil on panel 8" x 8" unframed  (Small Format Art)

I love the bright colorful houses on the island of Burano, near Venice, where the cats seem to roam free! This painting was from my second trip to this quaint and beautiful island in Italy.

Red Cardinal Bird Painting SFA

To view/buy this little bird painting please go to my Etsy Shop here

Oil on panel 8"x8" unframed. (Small Format Art)

A bright red little Cardinal Bird painting for the bird lover! An original oil painting painted with palette knife and brushes to give a luscious thick texture!

Bluebird painting SFA

To view details or buy this little bird painting please go to my Etsy Shop here

8" x 8" on panel unframed SFA (Small Format Art)

I love these delicate little bluebirds with their soft shade of blue feathers. Always a delight to paint!

Painted in quality oils with a palette knife for a luscious thick texture.