When looking for wall hangings, I have found that artwork with an animal theme can be quite a delight to work with. I was asked by a friend to lend a hand in finding some artwork for walls of a new house she had purchased. After a surprising short discussion, we decided to search for several animal themed paintings since she was such an enormous animal lover.
Although most of her new furnishings are contemporary, the animal themed paintings we found bring a sense of fun and whimsy to the room. Once we found paintings that matched her color scheme, we found that the two styles complement each other extremely well.
Another friend was looking to replace a few of his existing artwork pieces as his updated the furnishing in his home. I ran across a fun piece featuring animals and children that I felt would make a nice addition. The painting struck such a chord with him that he decided to purchase a few more pieced by the same artist.
A decorator friend told me of a project she worked on which called for her to find several abstract paintings which gave off an animalistic aura. She was told by her client that she didnt want the more narrowly defined animal themed paintings. Each piece was indeed quite interesting and did give quite a unique animal feel.
Speaking of abstract, a fellow artist once told me that she was commissioned to produce an animal themed mural in the Cubist style. The resulting mural was quite unique and did indeed have a Picassoesque feel to it.
Not long ago, a friend graduated from Veterinary School and decided to open his own practice. He specifically wanted paintings and accessories that were animal themed that gave pet owners a sense of fun. Every room was filled with whimsical artwork and accessories that seemed to put most of his clients at ease.
Another friend speaks of a music teacher who teaches music and musical instruments to younger children. Her classroom is filled with paintings of animals playing different instruments. She is convinced these fun filled whimsical paintings gives the younger students a sense of confidence they would not otherwise feel when beginning to learn music.
Bottom line is I have seen animal themed paintings being used for almost every occasion and personality type. Paintings of any type of animal you can think of and even some of a more abstract nature. Animal themed paintings run the gamut of tastes and do not seem to lessen in appeal for those young or old who happened to be child-like at heart.
Although most of her new furnishings are contemporary, the animal themed paintings we found bring a sense of fun and whimsy to the room. Once we found paintings that matched her color scheme, we found that the two styles complement each other extremely well.
Another friend was looking to replace a few of his existing artwork pieces as his updated the furnishing in his home. I ran across a fun piece featuring animals and children that I felt would make a nice addition. The painting struck such a chord with him that he decided to purchase a few more pieced by the same artist.
A decorator friend told me of a project she worked on which called for her to find several abstract paintings which gave off an animalistic aura. She was told by her client that she didnt want the more narrowly defined animal themed paintings. Each piece was indeed quite interesting and did give quite a unique animal feel.
Speaking of abstract, a fellow artist once told me that she was commissioned to produce an animal themed mural in the Cubist style. The resulting mural was quite unique and did indeed have a Picassoesque feel to it.
Not long ago, a friend graduated from Veterinary School and decided to open his own practice. He specifically wanted paintings and accessories that were animal themed that gave pet owners a sense of fun. Every room was filled with whimsical artwork and accessories that seemed to put most of his clients at ease.
Another friend speaks of a music teacher who teaches music and musical instruments to younger children. Her classroom is filled with paintings of animals playing different instruments. She is convinced these fun filled whimsical paintings gives the younger students a sense of confidence they would not otherwise feel when beginning to learn music.
Bottom line is I have seen animal themed paintings being used for almost every occasion and personality type. Paintings of any type of animal you can think of and even some of a more abstract nature. Animal themed paintings run the gamut of tastes and do not seem to lessen in appeal for those young or old who happened to be child-like at heart.
About the Author:
Charlotte Holder has received numerous awards for her paintings and designs. Her one woman art shows include Memphis State University, The Huntsville Museum of Art, The Little Rock Museum of Art, and The Meridian Museum of Art. Charlotte lives to bring humor and a sense of the possible to children and collectors of all ages. Click here form more information about Charlotte Holder and her whimsical artwork.
