Friday, November 6, 2009

Canvas Art is a Classy Choice

Canvas Art is a Classy Choice

Canvas art is a classic representation of art. It is the most commonly used surface for paintings and has been established for centuries as the format for painted art and portraits. Paintings can set the complete and total tone for a room. They can represent a feeling of peacefulness, fun, fury, sadness, or love. It really depends on the tone of the painting and the style in which it is painted. Whatever the theme, color scheme, or tone, you want to choose something that is appropriate for the space in which the painting will hang.

One method to choose the perfect canvas art is to start with an amazing piece of art and then design the room around the painting. However, some people choose to use this type of art as a finishing touch for the room. What’s really great about canvas is that when you buy art like this, you can’t always tell if it’s the “real deal” of it is a replica. There are a few key factors to keep in mind when you are selecting some new canvas pieces for your home.

First and foremost, you must take a good hard look at color selections. The colors in your room and your color scheme are so important. For example, if you have a room filled with bright colors and busy décor, using a less exciting canvas art piece will make it look great. However, if the room is more muted in tone, adding some flavor with your art selection is going to liven up the room! There are so many colors and choices, so I’d recommend taking a sample of the colors in your room with you. This will help ensure your colors don’t clash! Keep a close eye on your themes too. You don’t want to mis-match your designs or themes. For example, you don’t want to put an Asian piece in a room that is decorated in an island theme.

The next thing to consider when buying canvas art is size. You don’t want it to be too big and hog up the whole space nor too small and just be lonely looking. There are also shape issues to think about. Aside from traditional horizontal and rectangular, you can use panels to break apart the design and keep the eye moving! So keeping the style vibrant and exciting and matching what you are looking for. When all else fails, paint your own! Nothing beats a one-of-a-kind masterpiece!

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