Finding and Choosing Artwork

Why should we have art?

Look around your home. There is no rule for how much or little art you should have. It give your space finish, interest, and warmth. It can reflect your style and make your home comfortable and soothing to you and your guests. God filled the earth with refreshing beauty everywhere. Our homes can mimic that!

What size art should I have? 

Think of a room having just one statement artwork, with smaller works giving interest around the room. Larger is usually better for a statement piece. It makes a bigger impact and helps avoid a cluttered or disunited look. A good rule of thumb is to let artwork be about 2/3rds the size of the of furniture under it. Smaller art can work great in a gallery wall or give a cozy feel in the entry, on a shelf, or fill a smaller wall.

Where do I put artwork?

The most obvious places for large art is above a couch or bed, but also the dinning room. Hang your art at eye level in most cases.  

Where do I find art?

My website! Ha ha. Yes, of course, but also don't forget these other great options for finding art that fits you. 

Search local markets, art fairs, galleries and college shows. Ask to get on their show email lists. Ask artists you know whether they take commissions. Buying art from someone you know or a place that brings you memories brings another level of comfort and personality to your space.

Have fun collecting beauty, encouraging artists to make, and enriching your people's lives with art. In the end, buy what you love. Your taste unifies your home and gives it your unique flavor.  

How do I know what I'll like?

When in doubt of your style, go exploring on Pinterest, local galleries, other people's homes and start "collecting" your aesthetic. 

Have fun looking for artwork you love!

Heather

So…how do I commission an art piece? For Mother's Day!

I made mom cry! This is a good thing when she open’s a gift from you. 

As a mom, seeing a gift of my children’s faces or names or something they have made brings the tears. You? We love our children. We love our mothers and grandmothers. I’d love to help you give meaningful artwork to someone special this Mother’s Day. 

Contact me to start your commission for mom. Would she love a painting of her children? Her favorite flower? A song she sings to the children? Get your creative juices flowing and let me know your ideas! I’ll help make them happen. 

So…what do I do to commission artwork?

Contact me with your idea. 

• Think about the size you’d like. 8x10 or 11x14 are the most typical gift sizes, though you may consider the size of the wall where it may hang if you will have the opportunity to choose where it hangs.

• Think about the medium. I love drawing in pencil or ink. I also love watercolor and often combine it with ink.

Send me photos

• If you want a portrait, send me photos of the people you’d like drawn or painted. 

• I'm a human photoshop ... so if you want a certain expression, hairstyle or pose combined from different photos, please note that. 

Check contract and progress photos

I will send you 

• A contract with our idea, pricing, and size to check

• Sketches throughout the process

• A final photo of the art for approval

Frame your new art!

I will send your beautiful new artwork safely through the mail in time for Mother’s Day.

If you are local to Greenville, SC, you are welcome to drop by to pick your artwork up in person!

Easy peasy! And so fun! I can’t wait to start on your art.

This is the same process for a commission at any time in the year. I often have time for a few each month.

The Beautiful Messy Creative Process

I love painting flowers and plants! But the creative process is not just the painting. Here’s a peek into a bit of the process to get there. This is the phase I’m in now: Sketching, filming (for you!), and painting. Before that is a lifestyle of photographing beautiful plants and drawing everyday. I have a strong desire to paint form my own photos. It adds to my connection and depth of meaning to the painting. I remember where I was and how I felt when I saw those plants. This somehow translates to the final magic of the piece.

Click the image to watch my process video below!

My goal in taking you behind the scenes is for you to enjoy a richer experience of the artwork similar to me when I  touch the plant, angle my camera up towards the light, and include the other stages of plant growth and development.

“The lingering observation of something beautiful is the soul of art. ”