What Makes Your Art Sing?

WHAT MAKES YOUR ART SING?

Create harmony between your art and your walls

Choose a backdrop that will accentuate your favorite elements of your artwork. Check out these examples that demonstrate how wall color, brightness, and pattern can bring out different aspects of a piece.

Marshall

Pastel on Paper · 22 × 15 in.

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Nathalie Boissonnault · Pour Un Baiser

Mixed Media on Canvas · 30 × 48 in.

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Noice · Blue Ponderosa

BLACK & WHITE

It’s amazing to see how the mood of Hutch Scotch by Hunt Slonem changes in this example. The dark room accentuates the brilliance and sophistication of the gold paint and thick black frame. In the white room, Slonem’s bunnies are still very refined, but take on a lighter, more whimsical tone.

Hunt Slonem · Hutch Scotch

Oil on Canvas · 44 × 50 in.

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Talking TEXTURE

With a minimalist composition and black and white palette, this piece by Aron Hill works well with a little bit of texture behind it—whether that's exposed brick for a contemporary urban vibe, or earthy stone that brings out the zen feeling of the art.

Aron Hill · Ancient Faces in Nature #34

Acrylic on Paper · 30 × 22.5 in.

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SHADES of BLUE

On this sky blue wall, Adolphe’s A Whisper feels especially serene, complementing the airy atmosphere of the space. On the other hand, placing the piece on a navy backdrop creates a striking contrast and brings out the drama of the composition.

Joseph Adolphe · A Whisper

Oil on Canvas · 36 × 43 in.

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MAXIMAL vs. MINIMAL

Randal Ford photographs his wildlife subjects in the studio, removing any distractions and allowing you to focus on each animal’s personality and gestures. With its crisp white background, Upside Down Sloth can add a bit of relief to an intricate wall covering or harmonize perfectly in minimalist surroundings.

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Randal Ford · Upside Down Sloth

Photograph on Paper · 32× 32 in.

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Understanding UNDERTONES

Marilyn Borglum’s Nouveau Bay

may appear neutral at first glance, but there’s actually a complex array of tones layered into this painting. Placing the piece on a pink wall really brings out its magenta undertones, making it feel softer and feminine. On the mossy color, darker and cooler tones in the piece start to come forward.

Marilyn Borglum · Nouveau Bay

Acrylic on Canvas · 42 × 42 in.

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