So for the past few weeks, I've been working on some painting projects on the weekends. They had this awesome 70% off sale at the art shop around the corner, giving me the impetus I needed to try some ideas on a few canvases.
One of my projects: I painted some pictures to go in the bedroom. Before, there was empty space above the TV that felt utterly renter-ly:
Here are the new pictures that I painted. I decided on something that would brighten up the wall in contrast to the neutral paint. The paintings give this part of the room a more lively look, and it adds a punch of pear-green color without being overwhelming.
I was inspired to do geometric designs by an amazing book, Knitting Nature, which has clothing patterns all based on geometric patterns found in nature. I love the designs and photography (so lush and simple!) and will make something from this book one day. For instant gratification in the meantime though, painting will do.
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Pretty stylish! Almost the first thing I do when I move in is put up various posters and calendars so there are no blank walls.
I was trying to figure out what it is your paintings reminded me of. And I realized that even though they aren't the same shapes or colors, the geometric patterns reminded me of SET! So I ended up playing a game online. ;P
It looks good!
you're right, they do look a bit like Set. Especially the one with the 3 hexagons. The resemblance did occur to me too while I was making them. I even though about doing a diamond-based pattern, but it was even more overwhelming, so I went with the pentagon one instead. Haven't played that game in forever! Definitely don't want to feel like I'm staring at it every night before I go to bed :)
I love it!
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