Art & Home: Design Inspirations
by Erin Hanson
Copyright © Red Rock Fine Art, Inc. 2014, 2021, 2022
The author retains sole copyright to this book. Please do not reproduce the images in this book without written permission from the author.
Printed in China.
YOUR ART COLLECTION is a unique statement of your personal tastes. Your artwork may bring you emotions of joy, wonder, peace, excitement, or awe. You might buy a painting that you saw in a window and “just had to have it.” You might buy artwork to fill a blank wall or because you just re-decorated your home. Sometimes you just want something different to look at, or perhaps you find that your tastes have changed over the years and you are ready for some new artwork.
Whatever your motivation for buying art, this flipbook is designed to inspire you with fresh ideas on how to decorate around your art collection. Something as simple as changing the wall color behind a piece of art or installing spotlights throughout your home can make you see your art collection in a whole new light. Changing out a rug or throw pillows, or adding a piece of blown glass to the nearby mantle, can set off the colors in your artwork and make you appreciate your art even more.
I hope you enjoying using this flipbook to excite your creative juices!
Enjoy,
Erin Hanson, Artist
White, neutral, and gray tones are the perfect backdrop for a splash of color.
Modern and traditional settings both benefit from a contemporary landscape painting.
Artwork by Erin Hanson: (above) August Paso, (opposite) Desert Garden
You can paint your wall a dark, rich accent color to make your painting really pop. Compare the dark gray wall (above) to the white wall (opposite).
Artwork by Erin Hanson: Flower Field
Here are a few examples of using pink as the neutral color in the home.
Artwork by Erin Hanson: (above) Joshua Sky, (opposite) Dawn Hills
A colorful, contemporary landscape painting adds zest to any decor.
Artwork by Erin Hanson: (opposite) Oak and Hills, (above) Coastal Blooms
Artwork is essential to pulling together a color theme in your room. See how the paintings enhance the verdant green and blue decors.
A room with neutral tones is brought to life with a vivid oil painting.
Artwork by Erin Hanson: (above) Hues of Sunflowers, (opposite) Sky Break
Here are some examples of using yellow accents in your home to set off your artwork.
Artwork by Erin Hanson: (opposite) Mustard in Abstract, (above) Coastal Poppies Ill
Light and airy rooms benefit from serene artwork.
Artwork by Erin Hanson: (above) Lights on Whale Rock, (opposite) Crystal Creek
Beige walls are brought to life with colorful impressionist paintings.
Artwork by Erin Hanson: (opposite) Radiant Sky, (above) Super Bloom
You can choose a large statement piece or a cluster of smaller paintings for your wall.
Artwork by Erin Hanson: (above) Monterey Pines, (opposite) a cluster featuring Crystal Pines
Leather furniture looks great next to paintings with warm accents.
Artwork by Erin Hanson: (above) Crystal Light, (opposite) Water Lilies
Experiment with red hues in your home to set off the color of autumn foliage.
Artwork by Erin Hanson: (opposite) Dance of Autumn, (above) Maple Filigree
Choose fabric and pillow colors that match the painting you are hanging. Pillows are the easiest way to bring the colors of your art into the room!
Artwork by Erin Hanson: (above) Haystack Rock, (opposite) Paso Clouds
Colorful paintings of vineyards are the perfect addition to your wine cellar.
Artwork by Erin Hanson: (opposite) Pinot Vines, (above) Napa Mist
The blue-toned painting on the left complements the wall color, and the orange-toned painting on the right contrasts with the wall color. Both options have a beautiful effect.
Artwork by Erin Hanson: (opposite) Cypress Blues, (above) Crystal Maple
Here is another example of the same room hung with two different paintings. You can see how both neutral and vibrant colors work well in the room!
Artwork by Erin Hanson: (above) Borrego in Bloom, (opposite) Open Skies
Observe how a painting changes in appearance, depending on the wall color. Hold a piece of paper over the other rooms to see how dramatically the painting changes against different wall colors.
Canvas prints are an economical way to add beauty to your home. These are printed directly onto canvas and then stretched before shipping.
An original oil painting is more valuable than a print, and you get to possess a one-of-a-kind creation made directly by the artist. The colors and texture of an original oil painting add a whole new dimension and sense of movement to the piece.
3-D Textured Replicas are the perfect middle ground between canvas prints and originals. Using cutting-edge scanning and 3D printing technology from Germany and Switzerland, Erin Hanson has developed a method of printing fully-textured 3D prints. The texture is so realistic, you can see every ridge of each brush stoke, and you can even see the texture of the canvas!
“We just love the painting and are drawn in to it more every day. Thanks again for working with us and creating this masterpiece.”
Consider commissioning an artist to create the perfect color-coordinated painting. Provide the artist with actual paint and fabric samples to make color matching a cinch.
Use blue painter's tape to mark out the commission size on your wall. Install spot lighting above any walls that will be showcasing your paintings. We recommend using Soraa Vivid LED light bulbs.
“If you love something, it will work.”
—Bunny Williams, World Renowned Interior Designer
A colorful painting provides endless opportunities for interior design!
Using a custom frame helps accentuate your painting and ties together the other design elements in your room.
Fabric and rug choices can be swapped out to set off the colors in your artwork.
Paint an accent wall in a different color for a quick and easy way to update any room and accentuate your painting.
Consider all the things you can do to accessorize your Erin Hanson painting!
