Wanting Some Wall Art

In celebration for moving to a new place this week I will be dedicating all my posts to cool interior design ideas.

As the days get closer to actually moving I am starting to think more about the finishing touches and details, we are almost done with all of our furniture shopping which is exciting! Searching on the abyss of the interweb I have found many different ideas on how to place the frames and where to get the prints.

I found a great resource yesterday for buying affordable prints called Print Society. There is a plethora of different artists that offer amazing prints from well known artists such as Mark Ryden and Tara McPherson as well as younger more independent artists that offer some amazing work!

Here are some visual inspirations for picture placement:

(via lushlee.com)

Love the idea of combining different frame styles and art pieces together! Very eclectic cool.

  Display art in an alternative way and have framed pieces rest on the floor 

Multiple artwork that is the same size can make for a great alternative to a headboard

Don't forget that art can also go in the kitchen!

Favorite Finds From printsociety.com

 Eat Your Own Hand

I think that this print would be funny/cute in the kitchen

 

Isketch818

If you love the city, this print is quite pretty

Rabbit Tales

 

Lafayette Square

 Magical Photography Prints

Edie In Manhattan

These are my twisted words- Art inspired by Radiohead

There are some bands that are iconic and never seem to get old, this to me is Radiohead. So much emotion and feeling is put into each song they have created. It is great that a band like this exists in a time where record companies are just looking for the next new thing (I have a feeling that it won't last much longer). Art is just as inspiring as music and it is amazing when the two are cominbed just as it is in this piece by Cameron Smith.

This piece really evokes the feeling and aura of the band. Just in time for the holidays, this limited edition work is the perfect gift for an adoring Radiohead fan. Available as a poster or canvas print, surprise your favorite fan with a one of a kind, limited run Radiohead piece. Available only at Salon Mystique

Venice Beach Street Art

Living in LA is daunting at times. Ask anyone who lives here. Most are likely to say that they have a love/hate relationship with the city. One of the redeeming things about the city for me is the street art.

This weekend my friends and I went on a bike ride in Venice and found a little area where street art is celebrated. This area of Venice beach allows a street artist to tag whatever they want, all that is needed is a permit from the city. I really love this idea because I am a huge fan of graffiti and street art. This really lets the artist show off their talent and skill without them having to worry about getting in trouble. The results are really phenomenal!

Here are a few shots of the spot and the artists in action

Profile of an Artist: Rapheal Delgado

This short documentary is an inspiration to me, not only do I love the art that is featured, I also love the camera work and direction. This film was made by one of my good friends Aaron Gambel. If you like this film you should check out his other short films, he has made a few others.



I really love Raphael's art. I would describe it as modern classicism because he uses great classic techniques but also takes cues from street art scene. The colors are great, grafitti-esque. I also love that Raphael is a versatile artist and refuses to be pigeonholed into one style of art.

Aaron's Blog:
http://aarongambel.tumblr.com/

Rapheal's Website:
http://www.yessy.com/raphael/bio.html