Art deco is an artistic style with Parisian roots, which saw its heyday in the 1930s. Art deco influences can be seen in paintings, architecture, sculptures and other artistic endeavors throughout the world. One of the most influential art deco artists is Tamara De Lempicka, who was born on this day, May 16, 1898. Here are some of our favorite color palettes, which you can use for home decorating, inspired from our favorite Tamara De Lempicka art deco art prints.
Jasper Johns, an American Artist, was born on May 15, 1930. Johns began drawing at three years of age and has since become a very successful artist by following his passion. He was born in Georgia and spent many of his formative years in South Carolina. In 1949, he moved to New York and presently lives in Connecticut.
His most well-known painting, Flag, was completed in 1955. Johns uses many pop culture subjects and themes in his paintings, but he is not typically described as a pop artist. In addition to paintings, Johns also is known for printmaking. Here are some of our favorite Jasper Johns art prints from BandagedEar.com:
Mother Nature has a knack for combining brilliant colors for beautiful scenery. BandagedEar.com has created nature-inspired color palettes for you to use in your home decorating endeavors.
African Landscape Color Palette (African Giraffe art print by Vivian Flasch)
Waterlilies Color Palette (Waterlilies art print by Claude Monet)
Spring Color Palette (Spring Orchard art print by Philip Craig)
Summer Color Palette (Summer Landscape art print by Pierre-Auguste Renoir)
Autumn Color Palette (Trees in a Field art print by Joseph Holmes)
Winter Color Palette (The Road to Giverny, Winter, art print by Claude Monet)
Tropical Color Palette (Tropical Bouquet III art print by Kessler-Romano)
Sunset Color Palette (Sunset art print by Dennis Frates)
Vivid Nature Color Palette (Spring art print by Claude Monet)
Poppy Field Color Palette (Poppy Field art print by Steve Thoms)
Forest Color Palette (Dogwood art print by Albert Bierstadt)
Beach Color Palette (Among Friends II, art print by Diane Romanello)
Brilliant Nature Color Palette (Aspen Glow art print by Gary Max Collins)
Lakeside Color Palette (Azure Lake art print by Robert Charon)
Waterfall Color Palette (Havasu Falls art print by Christopher Talbot Frank)
Although he only sold one painting painting while alive, few artists have reached the caliber of Vincent van Gogh. BandagedEar.com has used his beautiful paintings as inspiration to create color palettes that can be used for home decorating and design.
Color Palette inspired by Vincent van Gogh's The Starry Night
Color Palette inspired by Vincent van Gogh's Vase with Fifteen Sunflowers
Color Palette inspired by Vincent van Gogh's A Wheat Field with Cypresses
Color Palette inspired by Vincent van Gogh's Bedroom At Arles
Color Palette inspired by Vincent van Gogh's Blossoming Almond Tree
Color Palette inspired by Vincent van Gogh's Irises in the Garden
Color Palette inspired by Vincent van Gogh's Oleanders
Color Palette inspired by Vincent van Gogh's Starry Night over the Rhone
Color Palette inspired by Vincent van Gogh's The Cafe Terrace on the Place du Forum
Color Palette inspired by Vincent van Gogh's The Mulberry Tree
Empire State Building at Night, Art Print by Henri Silberman
On May 1, 1931, the Empire State Building, located in New York City, officially opened its doors. The Empire State Building was built during the Great Depression and only took one year and 45 days to build. At the time it was built, it was the tallest skyscraper in the world reaching 1,454 feet, which included the 102 floors and the lightning rod.
This building is one of the most recognizable architectural feats built in the distinctive art deco style. For this reason, it’s also a popular subject of popular art prints. Artists such as Henri Silberman, Christopher Bliss and even Andy Warhol photographed this famous building.
Check out some of the most popular art prints of this art deco building:
Empire State Building, 1986, Art Print by Andy Warhol
Empire State Building from Madison Ave., Art Print by Matthew Daniels
Empire State Building / World Trade Center, Art Print by Christopher Bliss
Color wheels are a must-have tool when decorating, designing or doing any other activity that requires coordinating colors. The team at BandagedEar.com finds that using a color wheel is especially useful when choosing art prints for your home or office. A color wheel can be used to find an art print that blends in with your existing décor, or it can also be used when choosing matting for a framed art print.
Using a Color Wheel
Typically, a color wheel is used in three different ways.
Complementary Colors: Choose a color on the color wheel. Drawing a straight line across the color wheel will indicate the complementary color of your original color.
Analogous Colors: Choose a color on the color wheel. The colors adjacent to your chosen color will make a color scheme that is aesthetically pleasing.
Triad Colors: Choose a color on the color wheel. Draw an equilateral triangle. The three points on your triangle will give you a beautiful color scheme.
BandagedEar.com wants to recognize the birthday of John William Waterhouse (1849-1917), who was an English painter known for his renditions of women from Roman mythology and Arthurian legend. Although his actually birthday is unknown, he was baptized on April 6, 1849. He was born in Italy to two English painters, so Waterhouse was privileged to grow up with artists who encouraged and cultivated his painting career. Although he was born in Italy, he returned to his parents’ home country of England while he was still a child. However, his Italian roots served as an inspiration for his paintings that represented Roman mythology.
Here are three famous paintings from John William Waterhouse:
One of his most famous paintings, The Lady of Shalott, tells the story of Elaine of Astolat from Arthurian legends. In these stories, Elaine sadly passes away from her sadness of the unrequited love of Lancelot.
Lady of Shalott, c.1888 Art Print by John William Waterhouse
Another one of Waterhouse’s favorite subjects was Ophelia, from Shakespeare’s play, Hamlet. Waterhouse had many paintings of Ophelia and planned on doing an entire series, but was not able to finish because of his battle with cancer.
Ophelia (lying in the meadow), 1905 Art Print by John William Waterhouse
Psyche Entering Cupid’s Garden, a painting by Waterhouse, depicts part of a mythological story. In Roman mythology, Psyche is beautiful mortal who eventually marries Cupid.
Psyche Entering Cupid's Garden, c.1905 Art Print by John William Waterhouse
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Recover pillows, add an area rug and replace lampshades for budget-friendly decorating ideas. (Art Print: Moroccan Dream II by Krista Sewell)
Changing the decor of a room in your home doesn’t have to cost a fortune. BandagedEar.com has put together tips to spruce up a room without breaking the bank.
1. Paint the Room Painting the walls with a new color is one of the easiest ways to create a new look. Choose a vibrant color for a dramatic difference or paint the walls with white for fresh appearance.
2. Recover Pillows Instead of recovering or purchasing a couch or a comforter, recover your throw pillows. New throw pillows can add a pop of color to a room, so choose a color or interesting pattern that accents other items. Sew your own pillow covers to save even more money.
3. Add an Area Rug Cover old carpet, tile or wood floors with an area rug of your choice. This cost-effective tip adds new zest to your room without replacing the flooring.
Add a fresh coat of paint and change the hardware on any piece of furniture. (Art Print: Ebony Bath I by Charlene Winter Olson)
4. Replace Lampshades
Purchasing a new lamp may cost you a pretty penny, so replace existing lampshades to add a little pizzazz to a drab room. Lampshades come in a variety of colors, patterns and styles to align with your decorating needs.
5. Give Old Furniture a Makeover
Repair any broken hinges or knobs on old furniture with new, shiny hardware. Stain or add a fresh coat of paint to any piece of furniture to give it new vitality.
Add color and life to any room with framed art prints. (Art Print: Bedroom At Arles by Vincent Van Gogh)
6. Art Prints Whether you are a fan of modern, abstract or traditional art, BandagedEar.com has thousands of art prints to choose from when decorating a room. Framed art prints will add style, color and a conversation piece to your room. BandagedEar.com also offers framing services, which are often a fraction of the cost of your local framer.
