Wednesday, May 5, 2010

the ART of framing

We’re wrapping up my client’s Master Bedroom & are focusing on art and accessories.  I fell in love with two paintings K  had in her home. They were painted by a fabulous artist – her mother!

I suggested we use the paintings in her Bedroom and give them some life and a fantastic frame they deserve!

Here is one of the paintings BEFORE:

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And AFTER!

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K’s second painting BEFORE

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And AFTER!

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We found a set of prints at C&W Antiques in Arlington and I used this frame as the inspiration for the new frames in her Bedroom.

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The new frames for K’s Mother’s paintings needed a touch of soft gold to compliment the frames on the prints (above) so I added a gold liner to tie it all together.

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K owned this Renoir print and I loved it & had it reframed.

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Not a wonderful photo, but you can see the new mat and frame & what a difference it makes!

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Our installation is quickly approaching so be sure you’re Following my blog in order to see the big reveal!

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Art has always played a role in my life. I started taking classes when I was in Elementary school and continued through college.

I received my art skills and creativity from my Dad. He is a true artist (who plays the role of Senior Director at SW Airlines in his “business life”) and is an inspiration to me.

I love him dearly!

Here is a glimpse of his portfolio.  These are a few pieces gracing our walls on Princess Street.

My Dad, John Jamotta, used a photo of my grandpa and his buddies on a rooftop in NY to inspire this painting.  He fabricated everything from the frame to the plaster canvas.

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This painting is a mixed media & he used Tyler’s old architectural drawings as a base.

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This painting I cherish the most.  Tyler & I experienced a heart breaking tragedy when starting our family and my Dad painted this for us.  The door represents the door to our future – bright and full of wonderful things!

How true it is.

It is hanging in our Living Room over the fireplace as a constant reminder of our bright future.

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A few years ago we gave my Dad oil pastels for Christmas.  This is a medium I always enjoyed and wanted him to give it a try. This was his first oil pastel and I was SO impressed! He gave it to us & we have it proudly displayed in our Dining Room.

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Our Dining Room also displays this painting he made for us soon after we were married.  My Dad also writes poetry and incorporates the poetry into his artwork. 

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This piece was painted on an old wooden headboard.  Again, he used some of my old interior design projects from school for the base of the painting.

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He also takes memorabilia and found objects and incorporates them into his work. This image is from a calendar Tyler got from our family trip to Italy.  What a great memory to have hanging in our Kitchen!

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My Dad is a great artist. However he and my Mom haven’t perfected the art of hanging art.  Soon (get ready Mom & Dad!) I’m going to take all of their art off their walls and re-evaluate their pieces and help them find the best way to showcase their art.  I will do a before and after of each wall and hopefully it will help others who have a difficult time determining where to hang art or how to group them effectively!

2 comments:

  1. well, some poeple like to look all the way up to the ceiling when they are looking at art work! maybe everyone in the world is wrong about hanging art...

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