Neutral But Not Afraid

Here's a fun project. We are collecting some options of neutral-toned abstract paintings. The client needs two large original vertical canvases for two separate walls in the same room. Here's some of what we have to show.

Which two would you pick if it was for your own home?

Davenport

Levine

Levine

Levine

Levine

Levine

Levine

Levine

Miller

Levine

We hope you enjoyed perusing this selection of paintings and envisioning two of them in the same room. Let us know if we can provide you with your own selection of paintings by talented artists to enhance your live/work spaces.

Swank Dining

Original abstract oil painting by Cala framed in pewter moulding tailored to complement the elegant contemporary dining room server below it.

Kitty Connoisseur

This kitty enjoys lounging beneath a graceful mixed media abstract landscape on canvas by Cohaila.

Purrfect!

Spice up a traditional interior with contemporary art

 The lusters and metallics in the abstract painting above work with the satiny upholstery in this dining room.

 The Ares "Willows" mixed media painting on paper above is a beauty. The clients opted to use museum glass which makes it look like there is no glass there at all!

 This pretty powder room features "Between the Lines," a limited edition on paper by Fairchild. Once again although the art is under glass, there is no glare because the clients chose to use museum glass. It is expensive but museum glass will help to protect your art investment because it is UV protective.

 Lovely oil painting by Liz Jardine graces the two-story wall above this fireplace.

 This is a great way to make a big, blank two-story-tall wall look great from the first floor, staircase, and the balcony. Here we used a large piece on top and two smaller pieces from the same series by the same artist to create a suite that also reads as a triptych.

This is a creative and exciting mix of styles. The mantelpiece is very traditional, but the clients did the unexpected by choosing to put an exciting contemporary abstract in that spot instead of a traditional piece with gold frame. It looks great!

Portfolio

Here are some recent pictures of art pieces we've helped people select for their home. The painting above is by Ares and is from his Willows series. We have sold about four from this series of his work. We think they are so popular because they are so transitional--work with any interior-- and are peaceful. The artist uses a highly skilled and developed combination of watercolor and oriental ink painting techniques in oil that result in these breezy and effortless-looking landscapes.

The oil painting above is by Munoz. His landscapes are perennial best sellers.

 The oil painting above is by Tienhaara. We love how the homeowners chose this modern landscape for their more traditional room. They didn't make it into the shot, but the beautiful raspberry color in the carpets is echoed in the painting.

We like the way the classical ornament in the painting works with the white doors, moldings, and paneling in this hallway.

Just In: New Original Art

We just got in a great new batch of original art work. Many of these pieces are oversized--so they have the scale to carry large walls. We tried to select items that worked well together so that you can finish a room or an entire home. Let us know if you would like us to bring these out to show you in your home or office. All of these original art works can be framed to suit your style. Unless otherwise indicated, the paintings are originals on canvas.

Above: "To the Skies" 60x40" by Liz Jardine

Above: "Dreams After Dawn II" 30x30" by Edwin

Above: Three original mixed media art works 30x30" on paper from the "Pure Panels" series by Hibberd. These would be beautiful in a library!

Above: "Sepia Light" 60x48" by Addyman

Above: "Umber Sky II" 48x60" by Addyman

Above: "Organic Study XVI" 18x18" by Addyman

Above: "Organic Study XIV" 18x18" by Addyman

Above: "Elevator I" 40x40" by Addyman

Above: "In Viaggo" 40x64" by Stockstill

Above: "Feeling Free IV" 35x44" oil on paper by Lisa Ridgers

Above: "Sort Series" 12x12" each by Duarte

Above: "Urbania II" 36x48" by Duarte

Equine Art

There is something about a work of art featuring a beautiful horse that gives the viewer a feeling of power, romanticism, and freedom. Whether you own horses or simply admire their beauty we have several artists and styles from which to select in this genre.  Equine portraits: Consider having a portrait commissioned of your favorite horse or select from several existing portraits by the artist, Tapia. Tapia’s paintings are a great choice for those who prefer a traditional look.


Equestrian sports are also a popular theme as seen below with Renalv’s “Hunt Scene,”  “Polo” by Lopesalcedo, and “Race at the Paddock” by Marquez-Velazquez.



Equine art is also available for those with transitional and contemporary styles. The pieces by Morante below can be displayed with gallery wrap style stretchers for a contemporary presentation that looks great without a frame.


The horse-themed paintings above are just a tiny sample of what is available. Equine art is always in style and available in just about every art form and media. Call us if you have any special requests!

"Surging Skyline II" by Matt Puchalski

Dynamic Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan scape originally rendered in pastels by Chicago artist, Matt Puchalski. Available as a limited edition giclee on canvas or photo paper in custom sizes.

Private Residence: Contemporary Urban Loft

Above: Abstract paintings by Anton Weiss.

This kind of vertical installation of two or more pieces is known as a "stack." This home features very high ceilings with second-storey views, so two stacks of similar abstracts by the same artist were installed to great effect.

ArtFinders were very excited to have the opportunity to help this homeowner select art and framing for this home. This is the swankest urban loft we have ever seen and includes multiple levels of a once-commercial property. We love the way the designer has selected neutral colors throughout the rest of the home and used the art to add exciting color.

These abstract oil paintings are by Andre Padilla. Padilla's abstract baroque style has the dramatic feel needed to add some color and energy to the expanse of wall with 18' ceilings. Bold Larson Juhl frames help to group the paintings in with the console.

Below: A custom 8' wide limited edition giclee of "Surging Skyline" by Matt Puchalski in pride of place. The artist was present to supervise and assist with the installation of this piece.

Below: This is a contemporary landscape by Tienhaara. Have you noticed what a great job the homeowner and designer have done in selecting pieces of art that are different, but have a similar boldness of style and color palette? That thread of similarity has given all the pieces in the expanse of the loft a sense of continuity and design.

Below: An original mixed media abstract on canvas by Jim England.

Below: An abstract oil painting on canvas by Collins.

There is more to see (like sculpture!), but we will revisit this loft in a future post.