Alicia Chatham + Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles = true inspiration!

Check out the blog post that one of our favorite magazines, Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, did on Gregg Irby Fine Art gallery artist Alicia Chatham!

Alicia Chatham's painting, The Fallery, was featured

 in this month's AH & L as well as their blog!

Click on the image to see more of her abstract paintings on deep wood panels.

Taking a cue from the hues in your favorite pieces of art is a 

great way to find inspiration for your home! 

Click on the image to see AH & L's picks inspired by the painting above.  

Create Stunning Gallery Walls in Your Home

Gather all your artwork, big and small, and hang them together to create a unique touch in any room!  Mix and match for added interest. Have fun!

Large and small abstract paintings and works on paper in Atlanta Homes Magazine. Designed by Atlanta's very own Benjie Jones.

An array of art around some really great sconces in Elle Decor Magazine.

Two-toned details and gallery walls for a room you won't want to leave by Gary Riggs Interiors. 

Michelle Armas' Abstract Paintings in the Anthropologie Catalog!

Artist Michelle Armas' abstract paintings are featured in this month's Anthropologie catalog! Click here to check out the March 2012 issue. Click here to see more of Armas' truly beautiful abstract paintings.

Gallery Artist Erin McIntosh on her abstract paintings and contemporary artwork.

We have always LOVED Erin McIntosh's original abstract paintings on canvas as well as her beautiful artwork with cut paper. We recognized Erin's talent early on and have represented her as an artist for about 10 years. From her undergraduate and masters studies at the University of Georgia, to her professorship teaching others in fine art and painting, we are proud to have her artwork in our gallery. Now, we are excited to show you just a few of her newest watercolor paintings! Tell us which one is your favorite by adding a comment below.

Click here to view more of Erin's work

Stunning New Paintings by Christina Baker

  

Sitting in the Sun and How Time Flies, Acrylic, 24" by 24" on gallery wrap canvas, $525 each.

Click here to view her newest work at Gregg Irby Fine Art

Christina Long's acrylic painting as seen in Traditional Home Magazine! The brown and cream color palette is accented by her contemporary painting. The sunburst mirror complements rather than competes with the abstract brushstrokes in her painting. 

The artist has harmoniously mixed loose brushstrokes to create a dreamlike space on the canvas as seen in the painting above. 

Check out Christina Long's blog to learn more about the artist.

HOME COLOR TRENDS FOR 2012

Its official 2012 is the year for BOLD color! And we could not be more excited! When Pantone announced that their color pick for 2012 is Tangerine Tango all we could think is - Bright. Beautiful. Bold. Sold! On the contrary, Benjamin Moore's color pick for 2012 is Wythe Blue from their historical collection, which is nothing short of cool, fresh and charming! What's the best part about these two opposing picks? How they POP when put together! Choosing opposite colors on the color wheel = a vivacious, must-have, too-good-to-be-true combination, guaranteed!

In honor of the new colors for 2012, The Art Selectress has compiled some of our favorite designs below with a little advice on how to use Tangerine Tango and Wythe Blue without going overboard. Be sure to check out the sources to read more!

From The Decorologist

 A great way to include this years must-have color is by adding some unexpected details to the room. We love how this room grabs the eye with touches of Wythe Blue from the floor-to-ceiling framed artwork that flank the bed, to the clear vase on the vanity/nightstand, to the bright blue lions in front. Not ready to commit? (Well, there will be a different color next year.) Try gathering all the bright orange and red books, pillows, art and rearrange them into one spectacular room! Remember our blog last week on RE-organizing rooms and art? It works!

You don't have to re-do a whole room. Sometimes simply adding a touch here and there can make a major difference! 

From The Visual Vamp

A simple color boost to an old chair, add some art and a cool blue vase (side table, lamp, blanket, etc.) and you have yourself a fresh, new space! Try this trick in the corner of a room to create a space that feels totally yours. 

From House of Turquoise

Hello, Stripes! How chic is this entryway! If you are in the mood for some Tangerine Tango, try adding an elaborate table like this one in your home. Think entryway, behind the couch, bedside tables, you get the idea. And if you want to amp up the effect, add a mirror above the table to reflect more color! 

Painting by Alicia Chatham

Art can be a great way to finish off that newly refreshed room! Check out Alicia Chatham's painting above with a mix of tangerine reds and and icy blues. A piece like this will bring the whole room together! Have fun browsing the galleries near you or online and you'll be sure to find something that will make your room POP! 

Still color thirsty and looking for a little something new to oomph up your new room? Check out the sites below and let us know if you have a FAVORITE, MUST-HAVE item!

Modern Eve  

The Backroom

Jeanne

The Reno Projects

Xavier & Me

Our Favorite New Year's Resolution: Get Organized!

Yes, it is that time of year - time to take down the mistletoe, sweep up the pine needles and put away all the glittery things from the holidays. And now, after the New Year's daze wears off, you're remembering all the promises you made to yourself for 2012, all the resolutions you thought of while still in holiday-mode. We know they are hard to keep! So here's some advice about New Year's Resolutions from the Art Selectress!

We say it all the time - have fun with it! If you're finally buckling down and quitting that bad habit, find something healthy and enjoyable to replace it - running, cooking, reading (our favorite being any decorating magazine!). Trying to Get Fit in 2012? Us too. Try something you normally wouldn't do - like dance classes, yoga or even join an indoor climbing gym. Hey, you may surprise yourself! Whats our top New Year's resolution? GET ORGANIZED! Whether your home looks a little like the holidays took a toll on it, or you're a super hero and your place is already back to its neat and orderly self, now is a great time to RE-organize!

One of our favorite tricks of the trade in the art world is switching things up and doing it often. An art piece can look totally new if moved into a different room. Remember our post on Nancy B. Westfall's room? From window placements and lighting to wall color and decor, a new room = a fresh view on an old piece. Smaller pieces can be moved from the wall to nestled on a bookcase or a nice touch of detail resting on a side table. Don't be afraid to move around larger works as well! The huge piece above your mantle may look stunning above a couch or in a dining room to make it feel more dramatic. Sometimes placing art somewhere unexpected can make the room truly yours!

The small artwork by Jessica Swift adds a touch of interest to the already chic side table.

We love the art placed above the doorframe and the use of BOLD colors to make the room look fresh.

Pairing two works together next to an already interesting piece (the mirror) can balance things out in a unique way.

By rearranging some things in your home you may find some cool items that mimic a piece of art you already have. Why not display them near each other to enhance the effect!