Floral designs have always been key in both the fashion and interior design world. This can also be applied to pieces of art and in my opinion there is a floral artwork to suit every taste. There are a wide range of interpretations and innovative compositions of flowers which means Vincent van Gogh’s Sunflowers could be perfect for those interested in bold colours and Georgia O’Keefe’s paintings would be ideal for someone wanting an abstract artwork.
The recent rustic craze has pushed floral inspired interiors into the forefront of home furnishing and accessories. For those with bad memories of seventies psychedelic floral wallpaper and carpets who may find this trend rather daunting, do not fear, there is an easy way to get this trend right. If you are unsure as to how to be involved with the floral trend without being overwhelmed, begin with a single piece of floral art. Due to the wide range of flowers used in still life in a vast number of mediums you can research artists and choose a piece that is meaningful to you or even flowers that coincide with the seasons.
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| Sneak Peek - Raya Carlisle- source; www.designsponge.com |
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| Sneak Peek - Raya Carlisle- source; www.designsponge.com |
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| Sneak Peek - Raya Carlisle- source; www.designsponge.com |
If you visit Hopkinson’s there is a floral print that caught my eye by Harold Clayton just by the door that leads to the basement. In my opinion a piece of floral art work, either an original or a print would be a real investment as it has been such a key fashion statement basic and has a proven longevity. I can’t think of a time when floral was out of fashion.
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| Harold Clayton 1896- 1979 |
Written by Victoria Hall
