Color pairs 9.

Color pairs: yellow-pink

Work of Thomas Kinkade

Thomas Kinkade was born on 19th of January in 1958 in Placerville, California. By the age of four, it was clear that he would become an artist. „I was always the kid who could draw.” – he remembers – „I had this talent, and it was the one thing that gave me some kind of dignity in the midst of my personal environment.” He became an excellent painter aged 16, during the apprenticeship at the known artist, Glen Wessels.
He attended University of Berkley, then Art Center College of Design in Pasadena. In 1980, after graduating, he travelled to New York with his friend, while they made sketches at every station of the trip. They visited with these the publisher Waton Guptill, who published the sketching handbook in 1982.
The success of the book led them both to Ralph Bakshi Studios where they created background art for the animated feature film Fire and Ice (1983). Kinkade soon began to explore the depiction of light. Probably this intensive work with films was the base of his master depicting of light. He got the nickname Painter of Light during this time. After the film, he earned his living as a painter, selling his originals in galleries throughout California.
Recurring features of Kinkade’s paintings are their glowing highlights and pastel colors. His works often portray bucolic and idyllic settings such as stone cottages, main streets and streams. He painted mainly his hometown’s streets and the surroundings. His pictures were called kitschy many times, but he didn’t mind it. He was criticized because he sold his works in reprint also. He is one of the most popular painters in China and Thailand, fakes are frequent there. Interesting information: mostly his winter landscapes can be chosen on the largest electronic postcard sending portals in Christmas category.
He received many awards for his works. He was inducted into the California Tourism Hall of Fame in 2002. He was selected to commemorate the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics and he was also honored for his contributions to improving the welfare of children. He was selected two times to paint the National Christmas tree in Washington, D.C. He was the most awarded artist in the past 25 years in 2004. In 2005, he was named the Graphic Artist of the Year.
More books and movies were made about his life. He died at his home on 6th of April in 2012. He is buried in Saratoga.
Since all of his works are very colorful and almost burn because of the painted light, they have to be placed in an interior with an eye of a professional. Ask for help of an interior designer for this.

Unique, made of glass

Nov6

Made of glass: common household objects with elegant implementation

Faux fruits

Nov4

Faux fruit decoration with taste

Special color hues

Nov2

Hues of colors had several names over time. Some of them are slightly different from each other but fashion always dictates something new. It was the same case with historical styles. Classic and popular hues are used by several companies, but of course there are differences between the colors in spite of the same name. It matters on what kind of surface we use them: wall paint, fabrics, porcelain etc. Let’s see some examples:
Duck Egg Blue: it is a light, soft, mildly greenish blue color with a tint of grey. Its darker hues are pastel shades also. Originally it was used on Chinese porcelains, it came to Europe from there. The name was given after the color of Mallard duck’s egg. It fits for several styles and looks good in every room, creating a calming, friendly and inviting interior. Impossible to overdose.
British Racing Green: originally it is a deep, almost black color, the lighter and brighter hues of it are also widespread. As the name indicates, there is a connection with car racing, it was chosen for the color of Napier racing cars in 1903. Elegant, traditional, dark color deepening the space. Using on bigger surface requires appropriate lighting.
Wedgewood Blue: a light but quite bold blue color with a tint of grey and purple. It was named after the Wedgewood porcelain manufactory founded in 1759, which used this color hue on its matte surfaced products (jasperware). It creates an opulent mood but this can be heightened by combining with white. Airy but dominant hue.
Oxblood Red: a warm deep red color with dark brown and purplish tones. The name was firstly mentioned around 1700. It was a popular autumn-winter color, frequently used for traditional leather furniture. More elegant than most of the red hues, strong but not obtrusive. It has to be counterweighted when applied on a big surface (e.g. wall).
For choosing the proper color, if possible, take the object of which’s color we like. If this is impossible, ask for help of an interior designer-color adviser for the perfect choice.

Old postcards 4.

Oct30

Halloween on old postcards

Barn doors inside

Oct28

Nowadays beloved solution to use old barn doors as interior partitioners

Small entrance hall

Oct26

The entrance hall is a frequently neglected area in an apartment. It is often meager for getting the rest of the flat/house bigger. Although our gests see this first, so the apercu is given by this, we frequently don’t pay enough attention to it. It is rather a dump or a transition zone which doesn’t seem to be important. How can we make this room – which reflects our style – brilliant?
Let’s think it over for what purpose we will use it: taking on shoes and coat before leaving and taking them off at arriving, putting down keys and bags, storing wet umbrellas, welcoming guests. For these we will need: seating place, a smaller table or chest of drawers, umbrella stand, shoe store and a durable rug. Using space well is the most important. There is not always enough space for a wardrobe that hides everything. What can we do then? An entryway bench built with a hanger could be a perfect solution. Shoes can be placed at the bottom of it behind doors. Coats go to the hangers, hats and caps go to the upper hat-rack. We can get on our shoes sitting comfy. A mirror can be put on its back if there is no space for it elsewhere. It’s practical to order it custom-made for getting the best furniture for the circumstances. An umbrella stand can be placed in any corner. The easy-clean rug provides the transition between inside and outside. A wall shelf is suitable for holding keys, coins and other whatnots.
If we have enough space, a console table is a useful piece of furniture. Used shoes fit under it, whatnots can be put on it and there is enough space beside it for a chair and also the umbrellas.
A shoe cabinet provides place to put things on it, not only for the storing of shoes and home slippers. A wall mounted hanger could be enough accessory for it.
In Hungary the house designs without a hall is rare, in this case we arrive directly in the living room or other frequented room. If this is the situation, don’t be embittered: we can solve it with a folding screen to create a separate place for the arrivers. A hanger and an indoor mat help storing coat and shoes.
Does your hall need a refreshing? Would you like to be proud of the first sight of your home? Ask for help of an interior designer for the makeover.