If abstract art involves a degree of autonomy from visual references in the world around us and landscapes are a coherent composition of real natural scenery in the world around us, how can abstract landscapes exist? Well, they do! Therefore, this hot art trend…
It’s funny how a really small thing can change your mood for a whole day (sometimes even a week!) – like not having time to make the bed, accidentally breaking an old sentimental keepsake or seeing a neglected pot…
For the first time in history, Pantone has named the blending of two colour shades as Pantone Colour Of The Year 2016. The stunning ‘colour’ is a blend of Rose Quartz and Serenity. Rose Quartz (or Pantone 13-1520) is a…
Nine times out of ten, fine art photography depicts something real. It’s that ‘realness’ that gets to us – hits us in the spot where we feel joy, sorrow and love. The art of photography is that it speaks to…
“This world is but a canvas to our imagination”. – Henry David Thoreau. Feeling a bit itchy for a new challenge? Sure, you could renovate your entire home, train for a triathlon or learn a musical instrument. Alternatively, perhaps you…
Are you bored at home? Or is a particular room getting you down? Once you discover the hottest interior design styles for 2016, there will be no stopping you. The only problem you’ll have is choosing which direction to take.…
“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” – Pablo Picasso Roaming local exhibitions and overseas galleries that are adorned with famous art is always a wonderful way to while away the hours. Art can be fun.…
Christmas isn’t a season. It’s a feeling. – Edna Ferber A decade ago we would wander past retail front windows, celebrating the holiday season and searching for Christmas art ideas. We’d make an occasion of it – bring the family or join in with…
If you’re looking to reprogram your unconscious mind from negative to positive thinking, it pays to start looking at how you can enhance your surroundings at home. To get you started, we’ve selected a range of wall quotes to live…
Minimalist art, which thrives on simplicity in both content and form, was a movement that sought to remove any sign of personal expression. Minimalist works were meant to have a purely literal presence where you pretty much ‘see what you…
Pop quiz. When it comes to Christmas, do you prefer classic tradition or cutting-edge style? Answer the questions below and, if you discover you lean towards cutting-edge style (or want to!), read on to discover divine Christmas decoration ideas you will be unable…
“Creativity is straddling the tension, leaning into the discomfort, and finding your way through the dark.” – Brene Brown When the world outside is getting you down, home is often the one place you can be yourself. That’s the wonderful…