`~t E x T u r E ~'
4.11.2008
Color, pattern, and texture ~ elements that take a painted piece to another level. I am becoming more observant everyday , noticing when something has depth and contrast and when something is flat. Of course , much of design today is manufactured and lacking character and working in something of age or made by hand can be really eye-catching and fun. Inspiration is all around us .This photo was taken last summer by my mother on a trip to Malinalca, Mexico. 
Here, designer Mary Emmerling keeps things nuetral while playing with texture. Rosary beads and rustic pine house fluffy towels and glass bottles. Likewise, if something looks dry or drab, consider paint and finishes that play on that~ contrast is the goal.
A backstreet in Cairo. A riot of color and textures. It holds your eye. The turqoise wouldn't look as good without the gold door and white stone floor.
I love white like this. Very sweet but then covered in shiney glass and trimmed in marble and rough metal grates. This boutique in London has created a window that is a lesson in texture. The "tension" is quiet and soothing..... sophisticated and hip. Unforgetable in it's simplicity. Eccentric English heiress Daphne Guiness has introduced a line of blouses at Dover Street Market. All of them white.
Clear color
Seeing this chartruese lately ~ good with almost every color.
Contrast in high and low.....ornate along with rough.
More white....makes a statement, but the lacey metal is light. Impact doesn't have to be bold.
Often, something is brown before it's painted because it's made of wood. These books remind me of the varying texture and warm hues found especially on older pieces. A sheer swipe of paint or stain and wax are really great ways to pop out the detail and bring back depth and can be best if something has good structure. Every piece has potential to go in a lot of directions.
A backstreet in Cairo. A riot of color and textures. It holds your eye. The turqoise wouldn't look as good without the gold door and white stone floor. I love white like this. Very sweet but then covered in shiney glass and trimmed in marble and rough metal grates. This boutique in London has created a window that is a lesson in texture. The "tension" is quiet and soothing..... sophisticated and hip. Unforgetable in it's simplicity. Eccentric English heiress Daphne Guiness has introduced a line of blouses at Dover Street Market. All of them white.
Clear color
Seeing this chartruese lately ~ good with almost every color.
Contrast in high and low.....ornate along with rough.
More white....makes a statement, but the lacey metal is light. Impact doesn't have to be bold.
Often, something is brown before it's painted because it's made of wood. These books remind me of the varying texture and warm hues found especially on older pieces. A sheer swipe of paint or stain and wax are really great ways to pop out the detail and bring back depth and can be best if something has good structure. Every piece has potential to go in a lot of directions.
