Designer Favorites | Issue 2

Designer Favorites

ISSUE 2 · APRIL 2023

Great design calls for great art (and vice versa!)

We love to see an interior designer complete their vision with the perfect work of art, or even design a room around an inspirational piece.

We asked some of our talented design partners to share their favorite piece from our collection... check out what they’re loving.

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FARNADY INTERIORS

ANNAPOLIS, MD

Katalin Farnady

Photography: Jennifer Hughes

Art in Interior: Craig Alan

empowered by HYUNMEE LEE

“ I love the scale of Hyunmee Lee’s pieces. I believe placing oversized artwork into any interior can be so powerful. It will transform any room, and because of the size and impact it should be considered an integral part of the room, not an afterthought.

Reaching Distance, Acrylic on Canvas, 60 × 60 in.

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WHITE HORSE DESIGN

BERWYN, PA

Felicia and Catherine Layne

whitehorsedesignfirm whitehorsedesign.net

Photography: Jon Freidrich

in Interior: Hunt Slonem, Donald Sultan

loving HUNT SLONEM

“ We love Hunt Slonem’s use of color and texture, which are rich, vibrant and full of life. This subject is a conversation piece, honoring one of the world’s greatest icons.

Her Majesty Monday, Oil on Wood, 20 × 16 in.

BARBARA NOGUERA INTERIORS

WASHINGTON, DC

Barbara Noguera

barbaranoguerainteriors

barbaranoguera.com

Art in Interior: Gavin Benjamin, Amber Goldhammer

fascinated with GAVIN BENJAMIN

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I am fascinated with the richness and depth of Gavin Benjamin’s work. There are so many layers within each of his pieces. I enjoy his point of view on history, culture and fashion. Love how he uses color and pattern. This work has passion and romance.

Heads of State No. 9, Mixed Media on Board, 20 × 16 in.

DESIGNS BY DANICA

NEWTON SQUARE, PA

Danica Satell

Art in Interior: Mersuka

uplifted by MARSHALL NOICE

The artist’s playful interpretations of Mother Nature evoke a carefree spirit that I find uplifting. The beautiful juxtaposition of the vibrant colors creates a joyful view of the world, as if greater things are on the horizon.

First Light, North East, Oil on Canvas, 36 × 48 in.

JENKINS BAER ASSOCIATES

BALTIMORE, MD

Jay Jenkins

jenkinsbaerinteriors

jenkinsbaer.com

Photography: Jennifer Hughes

Art in Interior: Tom Bolles

wowed with TOM BOLLES

Tom Bolles’ Luminous 8 is a striking piece. The prodigious scale of Tom’s work is part of the appeal to me; not only is it large, it’s impactful in terms of color and imagery. This work fits perfectly with the direction our work is focusing on now. Whether this piece is placed in a more minimal interior where it would shine singularly or in a traditional space where it would have a strong contrast to its surroundings, it would work so well and have longevity of appeal.

Luminous 8, Mixed Media on Canvas, 60 × 50 in.

BALTIMORE, MD

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captivated by DAVID ROTHERMEL

I love the size and scale of this piece. The raw edges between colors and the layers of brushstrokes create a sublime, ethereal tone in what could be a stark linear work.

Exponent, Acrylic on Panel, 72 × 84 in.

JENKINS BAER ASSOCIATES

BALTIMORE, MD

Katherine Crosby

katherinebehrenscrosby jenkinsbaer.com

Photography: Robert Radifera, Stylish Productions

Art in Interior: Jeff Erickson

The arresting stare of Eleanor, the majestic Highland Cow captured by Randal Ford, immediately draws me into a conversation with her. I’ve always loved how art compels us to pause and reflect often before we even know it is happening, and this portrait unabashedly does just that. As much as the portrait is a static moment capturing light and texture, it is a living moment too as Eleanor honestly presents herself and asks the viewer to do the same.

Highland Cow No. 2, Photography on Paper, 32 × 32 in.

CHRISTENDANIELS INTERIORS

ELLICOTT CITY, MD

Carol Christens-Barry

christendanielsinteriors

christen-danielsinteriors.com

Art in Interior: Ariel Vargassal

talking about GAVIN BENJAMIN

Art is personal and should spark conversation. I love the bold color and historical references with a modern take. This piece would be so much fun to build a room around and would certainly get people talking.

Heads of State No. 42, Mixed Media on Board, 40 × 30 in.