Art Crush: Paint by Numbers

I’ve been slightly obsessing with paint-by-numbers art for the last year or so.  It reminds me of my childhood when I would spend hours upon hours painting horse images (because I have a thing for horses).  Back in the day, paint-by-numbers art was considered elementary art for those of us wanting to feel like real artist, but here lately paint-by-numbers art pieces are becoming collectors items and are being used by designers to infuse unique art décor into their room designs.

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PBN art can be done on all type of home décor pieces and is even being use on fashion accessories.

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PBN art is a great way to add an eclectic feel to an art wall and is an easy and inexpensive way to own a piece of “original art”.

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After feeding my obsession with PBN art via Pinterest, I finally decided to buy a kit and give my painting career another try.  I decided on this beautiful bird image and I’ll be sure to keep you updated on the progress.  Until then you can check out lots more inspiration on my Paint-By-Numbers pinterest board.

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 If you want to give the paint-by-numbers thing a try check these on-line sources for kits.

 GoodPaintByNumber.com has their kits categorized by theme and the canvas piece comes already stretched on a frame. They even sell three panel kits so that you can create a long horizontal pieces of art.

Hancock’s Fabrics also has a pretty good selection of kits as does JoAnne Fabric.

If you want the look but don’t want to get your hand dirty, check out Etsy for a great selection of vintage DIY paint-by-number pieces.

Happy Painting!

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A Unique Art Find Right here in Atlanta

One of my favorite styles of artwork is collage art.  I love the concept behind collage work, combining various elements together to create a story or paint a picture.  A couple of years ago, I featured some collage art that I came across from one of my favorite vendors at the Atlanta mart, Paragon.  The collage pieces from their artist were so dynamic and interesting.  Little did I know that the artist behind these works lives right here in Atlanta and is a fellow designer with many of the same passions as me.  This talented designer  is Timothy Burney and I recently had the opportunity to view some of his newest work.  All I can say is Amazing!!!!

I can’t wait to share a few of my favorite pieces from his collection with you, but first let me tell you a bit about this artist.  Timothy was born and raised in Mississippi and has a love for photography and design.  He is fascinated by ‘objets’ and incorporates them into is work.  Timothy was an antique dealer for 20 years and many of his ‘objets’ were purchased during his travels to England and France (I want to go) which makes his art even more unique because they are one-of-a-kind.  In addition to the incredible shadow box art that Timothy creates he also produces beautiful pieces from his photography and a selection of unique clocks.  Many of his pieces are available only to the trade thru Paragon but he does have a website where you can view and buy his work.

Now, on to the eye candy…

This Chopin bust collage is incredible.  I love the mix of antique pieces that add so much dimension and visual interest.

This piece really speaks to the collector in me.  The antique ruler and architectural rendering are awesome.  Just what every designer needs for their studio.

Another tug on my heartstrings.  I love buttons, especially vintage ones and this display is really fun.

This is one of the clocks made for the Paragon collection.  Wouldn’t this look great as part of a gallery wall?

How about this collection of vintage clocks under glass!  I so love!

A vintage letter & envelopes dating back to the early 1900′s.

Another one-of-a-kind collage piece combining vintage documents, art and findings.

This set of Johnson Bros. bowls with a silver spoon would be so beautiful in a kitchen or dining room.  I love Johnson Bros. and have purchased several pieces when I’ve been out antiquing.

Beautiful French ornamental pieces mounted on top of old documents.

And I so adore this framed antique clock face.  Pretty cool!

You have to take a moment to check out all the art and photography on the TimothyBDesign website.  I promise you’ll be inspired and want to buy a piece.

And, for those of you that live in Atlanta, Timothy just opened a space in the new Westside Market on Ellsworth Industrial.  This new market is a collection of vintage and antique  dealers and showcases a few of my favorite dealers like Parker Kennedy. I haven’t had a chance to visit the market in person but plan a trip next week to check it out and will be sure to take lots of pics.

Until next time…

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Blog Connections and Some Amazing Artwork

As I blogger, it has always been somewhat of a mystery about who it is that actually reads my blog.  I know that a larger percentage of my readers are women and many of you are designers like me.  I also know that I have quite a few male readers (yeah men!) and that lots of you love the same things I do…fashion, entertaining, gifting and design.  It is always nice to connect with my readers and I love it when one of you takes the time to drop me a note to let me know how much you enjoy what I write and share with you.

A couple of months ago, I got an email from one of my readers in NY letting me know how much HE liked my blog.  Victor had a website listed at the bottom of his email and of course I checked it out.  Come to find out that one of my blog readers is Victor-Raul Garcia, a very well-known abstract modernist painter from NY.  Victor and I have traded a few emails and I have come to love his work and wanted to share it with you.

Here’s Victor in action creating one of his colorful and dynamic pieces.

Victor was born in Lima, Peru, raised by his grandmother and came to the US at the age of 8.  He has long had an interest in interior design, visual expression and color therapy, all which led him to follow his passion of being an artist.  Victor is known as an artist that explores new ways to create his work, often mixing traditional materials with non-traditional elements like coffee grinds and wood stains.

This is how Victor describes his work…”Layers are the distinction between past and present, old and new, buried and rediscovered. The process I use in my work I call ‘art archeology’ since I am stripping away layers to unravel a hidden mystery or putting on layers to add mystery to what’s hidden. I believe we all have a physicality, a personality and an essence, which is what I hope to portray in each piece.“

Victor’s work has been collected by people all over the world, has been shown in many galleries and has been featured in many magazines.  Here’s a look at some of his current pieces.

ASUNCION

BABEL

INRI

RED ENVY

TORMENTA DE FUEGO

What I love most about Victor’s art is the intense use of color and the bold statement each piece makes.  I hope to one day own a piece of Victors work.

The blog world is an amazing space.  While I may never know who each and every one of my readers is, I love when I can connect with someone, make a new friend and find a whole new source of inspiration.  As someone who has always wanted to dabble in painting, I’m inspired by Victors art.

Thanks Victor for reading ConfettiStyle and for reaching out and saying Hi!

To learn more about Victor you can visit his website here or connect with him on Facebook here!

p.s.  I’d love to get to know my readers better so leave me a comment and let me know your name and where you are from.

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Eclectic Wall Art

The more I shop flea markets and antique stores, the more I’m loving the idea of collecting random pieces of art and creating an eclectic art wall reminiscent of a something you’d find in a Soho loft.

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 Art is a sure-fire way to personalize your décor.

I’m off to Scott Antique Market tomorrow and who knows, I just might come home to a few pieces of eclectic art of my own!

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It’s All in the Details

No matter what it is, Fashion, Interior Design, Paper, Entertaining, Giftwrap or even Food, details make all the difference!

 

 

 

 

The next time you’re decorating, crafting, dressing, wrapping or entertaining  pay attention to the details…they do make an impression!

 

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all images via pinterest

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Blooms

This week is going to be a hectic one, so I thought I’d start off the week with some beautiful flower images.  Florals are a hot trend right now and with spring in full swing, it’s the perfect time to infuse a few blooms into your wardrobe, decor or everyday life. 

Happy Monday!

Leather Bouquet Necklace by BijuBrill via Etsy

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Congratulations to the winners of my Birthday Week Giveaways! 

 Clipboard winner–Dorothy Bare

Ribbon Sampler winner–Susan Dean

Handcrafted Journal winner–Deborah Milo

Diamond and Baratta Book winner–Allison from fabrehabcreations.blogspot.com

 all winners have been notified by email

{all winners were chosen at random using random.org}

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A Few of My Favorite Things…Etsy Edition

 My birthday celebration continues with a round-up of a few of “my favorite things” from Etsy.  Some items would be great at a birthday party celebration and others well, I just love them. 

Enjoy!

  

Paper Pinwheels

Emerald Green Vintage Tea Cup

Parakeet Clutch

 

 

Vintage Emerald Green Earrings

Heart Sachet

Living Her Purpose Original Art

 

Vintage Jacquard Ribbon

Button Bouquet Cookies

Gold Leaf Budda Tray

 

Since we ‘re on the topic of things I love from Etsy, I’m giving away an item that is near and dear to my heart, a beautiful Handcrafted Clipboard from the ConfettiStyle Designs Etsy shop.

This clipboard measures 9″ x 12 1/2″ and features a collage floral pattern on the front, textured ivory paper on the back and nickel finish metal corner protectors.  What a fun addition to your office for Spring!

 

****To enter, all you have to do is hop over to the ConfettiStyleDesigns Etsy shop, look around and tell me what your favorite item is by leaving a comment on this post****

For a second chance to win, subscribe to the ConfettiStyle blog, if you don’t already!

For a third chance to win, LIKE the ConfettiStyle Interiors Facebook page and leave a separate comment letting me know you liked the page.

Giveaway ends Friday, April 13th at midnight EST and ONE WINNER will be drawn, at random and announced on Monday, April 16th EST.  Eligible to US residents only!

Remember to leave your email address so I can contact you if you are the winner!

Good Luck + Thanks for entering!

 

THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED!

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Room Of The Week

There’s just something about a space that has so many interesting elements to look at, all working in harmony to create make the room come to life!

I love the oversized and abstract art that serves as the color palette for this room.  Looking around you’ll see all the colors within the art somewhere else with the space…not overdone but strategically placed.

The floor to ceiling shelving makes this small space feel grand and filling the room with furniture makes it feel comfy and intimate.

I don’t know about you but all I want to do is grab a book, lounge on that gorgeous chocolate sofa and spend an afternoon day dreaming about beautifully designed rooms. 

What’s your favorite design element in this space?

 

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