Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Bright and breezy

Yesterday, I shared a snippet of the first painting in my new 'Interior Portraits' series. As promised, here's the full picture:


'Interior Portrait'
watercolour on paper
210mm x 297mm


You're probably thinking this is a bit of a departure from my recent paintings, and you'd be right. But that's what I love most about art; I can indulge in all my design loves, without hammering a nail or spending a fortune on new furniture. If I'm loving orange, it turns up in my art. In the mood for soft, dreamy blues? Paint it. Beach, boho, traditional, moroccan - straight onto canvas. Which suits my fickle nature down to the ground. This piece is also a case of art imitating art - the abstract canvas in this painting is actually a large piece I'm working on for a client, so it managed to make an appearance here as well. 

The original inspiration for this painting came from a room I've long admired, designed by none other than Brisbane's own Anna Spiro. It's been stashed away in my inspiration folder for ages, and I love the use of bright colour, stunning artwork, and of course, a crisp white background to showcase each unique piece in all its glory.

 what can I say - love it!

The best part of this style is that I can incorporate favourite pieces into the painting. Chairs, sofas, cushions, wallpaper - the sky's the limit. My inspiration folder is full of possibilities - here are just a few:











Maybe you have the perfect piece for my next painting? I'd love to hear your suggestions!

20 comments:

  1. OH KERRI...I HEART IT BIG TIME!!!Just amazing..cannot wait to see more x

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  2. Gosh Kerri, the world really is your oyster! Your head must be bursting with possibilities. I think you're really onto something and I had better commission a piece before I can no longer afford you, seriously.
    Angex

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  3. I love everything here : http://www.gallerykei.jp/

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  4. Omgosh Kerri, More, more more, I have a thing for pictures of rooms or furniture. I love them they draw me in. I can not wait to see where this new venture takes you, so excited to see more,Kathysue

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  5. It's great Kerri! As I said yesterday, I love the bright colour combo. A lot of fun to look at (and no doubt to paint), isn't it?
    The 2nd interior shot you show with the dark blue wall is just stunning! There's so much inspiration out there :)

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  6. I LOVE your "Interior Portraits" painting! The colours are so bright & beautiful, and how clever to incorporate a real-life painting into it :-)

    The picture of the room with the blue wall is stunning - looking forward to seeing how you interpret it as a painting :-)

    I'm having a blog giveaway for a beautiful horse photograph. Hope you'll stop by and enter :-)

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  7. I love that you use your art to indulge your design fantasies! And I love your newest painting, it looks like a place I want to hang out in for awhile! That sofa and pillows are the perfect compliment to your abstract! I hope your client has that exact same set up in their house!!

    Kat :)

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  8. It very lovely! can't wait to see more!!!

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  9. Pretty colors in that piece, bright but gentle. Ideas for inspiration? Open a door... any door.

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  10. OMG!! well done I'm loving it cant wait to get you to do some art work for my home, lets catch up next week xx

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  11. everything on this site is inspiring: http://www.isabelledeborchgrave.com/en_home.php

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  12. Wou! I love this painting! Those colors make me happy! XoXo

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  13. Absolutely gorgeous! Lovely watercolour and the best pictures I've seen for a long time.
    I so wish I was decorating a new house right now.
    Pamela xx

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  14. I can't wait to see you turn more rooms into paintings Kerri! You are so talented it's not fair! :) Jxx

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  15. I think you are so clever to be able to look at a range of pictures and pull them together as your own interpretation. Fabulous. I am envious of your talent.

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  16. You seem to be in your element Kerri. I love your 'interior portrait' - keep them coming. Michelle

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  17. I love it Kerri. I would love a large size version of the painting in the painting!

    Sandy K

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  18. Kerri, I love this piece! The colours are so refreshing and the shape of the sofa is just lovely. Nice work!

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  19. Wow Kerri, i really especially love the watercolour image above the sofa!!! And such gorgeous colours, you are so very talented!!! I am a fickle old thing too!! know how you feel!! but what a great outlet! Hope you are well, laura c xxx

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  20. Yes (my hand is up), I'm fickle, but there are certain colours I love or love at the time, but can't live with. That's why I've been known to dabble with painting. Nothing remotely like your wonders. I love your work. I love all the images in this post. Yes, I had something you may be able to use as inspiration. I was actually thinking of having a go myself - though it would be based so loosely (with my skill) that no one will recognize the source. I thought it was in a mag, but can't find it. When and if I do, I'll be sure to let you know. Love this post.

    Cheers,
    Lisa x

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