Author: mosaic13

When shopping for a painting, size is nearly as important as the composition of the piece. An improperly sized painting can either overwhelm a room or allow the room to overwhelm the art, neither of which is aesthetically pleasing. For many, art is both a passion and an investment, and when it comes to the…

Whether it is a unique, one-of-a-kind original painting, a framed print, a canvas print, or photographs, any designer will tell you that adding wall art to your home decor will enhance your room with color and style and will often become an eye catching focal point in a space.  However, the task of determining the proper size and…

Art can pull a room together, although the right ways to display it can seem elusive. We hope the art we display does not feel like an accessory to the furniture. We want it to reflect a sense of our tastes and deeper selves. And so searching for the right piece — and the right…

Over the past month I set a goal to print some of my work and use it to decorate my home. As photographers, we invest our time and talents to develop our skills so that ultimately we can create works of art!  I like to think of prints as the icing on the cake. After…

Installing a solo show of your own work is a challenging and rewarding task. A solo show is probably something you’ve worked toward for a year or more. You have a substantial emotional investment—and often an economic one as well—in its success. If your show is in a museum or commercial gallery, installing the show…

Making crafts with your kiddos can be quick and easy! Even if you don’t consider yourself the “crafty” type, with just a few supplies, you’ll be giving your children the tools they needs to spark imagination and creative play. We’ve rounded up 10 easy kids crafts to get you started. Even better – they all take less than 30…

If you’ve been itching to jump on the gallery wall trend, but aren’t really sure how to build one that fits your personal style, then this post is for you! Gallery walls don’t always have to be about framed photos. Adding unique décor items can give your home personality and create walls that tell a story. Here…