Bored with Bland?
Lately we are hearing the same thing from gallery customers. "We just finished remodeling, its all shades of gray and white and it's... nice... but we need some color!" Is your monochromatic space feeling a little bland? It's a common problem. People see the rooms that are on trend right now and think: "That's what I need! I need to feel relaxed and less stressed. That will do it!" But there is looking at a room and living in a room. Once the reality on living in a monochromatic space sets in, it may not be the sweet spot you...
World Whale Day
Breaching whale “For most of history, man has had to fight nature to survive; in this century he is beginning to realize that, in order to survive, he must protect it.” - Jacques-Yves Cousteau As nature photographers with an emphasis on the ocean and marine wildlife, we spend a lot of time on the ocean. The earth's largest mammal never ceases to take our breath away... each and every encounter is so special. Fascinating facts about whales Gray whales have one of the longest yearly migrations of any mammal...up to 10,000 miles round trip. Killer whales can live more than...
Art as Your Design Inspiration
55"x55" "Maui Shorebreak" Acrylic Print Sometimes a room is just uninspiring and we don't know how to break free from the "blah". Other times we just want a change but don't want to buy a whole new room. Art can be the inspiration you need! "Liquid Crystal" on Acrylic 50"x33" Take a room with a neutral color palette, add a piece of art, and pull colors and textures from the art into the space with small textiles like pillows and throw blankets, or decor items like candle holders, vases or trays. 27"x40" "Blue Sky Palms" Wrap Canvas You can also...
Art as the Finishing Touch in Your Space
30"x60" "Champagne Curl" Metallic Acrylic Most of us don't have the luxury of creating a room all at once. We often piece it together, incorporating heirloom pieces, unexpected treasures, and functional purchases. How do you make all of these pieces feel like they belong? Art. 36"x72" "Aftermath" over a sectional sofa. Wall art has the unique ability to tie a room together, incorporating all the little elements and making the room look cohesive and intentional. Our in-house designer can help you find a piece of art that hits all the checkpoints. Contact us today for your complementary consultation and get...
"Community Strong"
In the last few weeks, our community has been rocked with a devastating fire and heartbreaking mudslide. This place that we call home looks very different, and it feels very different. We have a unique niche- part art, and part heart. When our Latitudes Family stops by now, we ask for their status update and hold our breath. More often than not, our exhale is with relief that their homes were spared... but sometimes it is a sigh of sorrow. We love our community and hate to see it suffering. One thing we weren't expecting, was to hear from our...
Artwork Lighting
We often get asked how to properly light our artwork. When artwork is lit well, it becomes the focal point of the room and can look lit from within. There are many ways to light art, this is the method we prefer. Distance from art: Based on your ceiling height and artwork hanging height, angle the light down at a 30° angle to reduce glare. Spread of light: Cross directional lights mean wider spread of light, less hot spots, more even coverage. Once you have determined the distance from the art to install your lights, you need to determine how...
