Display Thursday:
Yeah…so last week I totally posted Display Thursday on Wednesday…woops! Oh well, you had a whole extra day to enjoy it, right?
So today we’re talking about creating art with one image. Splitting one image up into a piece of art on the wall. There are a few great ways to do this.
My favorite way to make one image into amazing art is with a Split Canvas display. I think it is so gorgeous and makes a statement on the wall. You can find art like this in stores but using your own image makes it all the more special.
Image via Black River Imaging
My sister-in-law is a big fan of puzzles. Like huge. I am pretty sure every time we have gotten together for a family event she has spent some amount of time putting together a new puzzle. So when I saw this idea I thought it would be a perfect fit. Make your image a puzzle, build it together, and hang it on your wall. Love it!
Do you like one image to showcase OR are you more a cluster person?
Display Thursday: Frames
No matter what is in vogue at any given time frames are always a wonderful choice to showcase your images. When you let them work together the image and frame can be a total show stopper!
I love these frames by Organic Bloom. They help tell the story of photographs through beautiful lines, colors, and finishes. The giant one really makes a strong statement on the wall and bring all your attention to the beautiful imagery. If you’re interested in these frames let me know!
Embellish a plain frame’s mat with something special. This photo may have been taken in a major city and to commemorate the mat was lined with a map. You could do the same with beautiful handmade paper or paint them as well. So many options if you’re feeling creative!
Image via Martha Stewart Weddings
We all know I love love! The use of these many small frames is so great! Like a piece of artwork made up of many little pieces of artwork. You could do something like this in a number of shapes. What shape would you create?
Image via IDA Interior Lifestyle
We See Rachel’s Portraits: Las Vegas Headshots
Rachel is the gorgeous mother of Cathy and Jen. Obviously they inherited her beauty! She had not had any portraits taken of her in a long time. Seeing as how her daughters we having a special session it seemed only fair to let mom in on the fun!
Rachel must have been a model in a previous life because she would move after every frame. Talk about diversity! That’s a great tip for any clients, don’t be afraid to move. If you hear the shutter click a couple times, change your position a little, even if it’s just your head, or just shift your weight to the other leg. Subtle changes can make a big difference from one shot to another.
We See Jen’s Senior Portraits: Coronado High School Senior Portraits
Jen is already a high school graduate. She’s spent the last year in China learning the language and exploring the country. Now on to regular life! But before taking the next step in her adventure we had a photo shoot with her sister, Cathy, and their mom, Rachel.
Display Thursday: Stairs
We’ve got a serious wrapped staircase begging for something to be done with it. I have great plans for photos in my stairwell. While I build my collection I’m toying with the idea of creating a space that I can build upon. What I have up now is pretty pathetic. So these stairwells really have my blood pumping.
Having wrapped stairs like I do this would be a totally viable solution. Putting a grid of images on the stair landing is definitely eye catching and using black and white makes it very sleek and classy. Using a frame with a mat means you can use less images to fill up more space. I would take this all the way up to the ceiling for a high impact statement!
Image via Inspiration for Decoration
This idea is probably my favorite. I love the linear movement up the stairs. Since mine wrap this will be a little tricky but could be totally doable and it makes a real statement. The other aspect that sets this apart is that all the frames touch. No space makes the line more definitive AND really draws your attention into what makes up the line. I’m sold!
These stairs are beautiful but no railings give me a little scare. If I did have stairs sans railing I would be totally up for something like this. I love how the tree moves above the stair-line. I love how some of the images hang off like ripe apples or changing leaves. Such a beautiful mural that incorporates family photos into your family tree!
Display Thursday: Clusters!
While I was away at camp, yes, camp, I realized I forgot to leave you with another Display Thursday installment! How dare I?! I will share some photos and experience as a leader at our church camp because it was completely awesome.
I have grand plans for many walls in my house. I love filling a wall with art and photos. It makes me happy when it’s interesting enough that friends that visit will walk over and take their time looking through all the imagery. There are tons of ways to show different pieces.
I LOVE the idea of placing them on a wall with a bed. The way this homeowner managed to fill a wall but put them high enough so they wouldn’t get knocked around is really splendid. Plus, teal wall. You know I’m in heaven. I also love the eclectic mixture of vintage images and collected pieces.
Image via Lonny Mag
The mixture of text and photographs is great in this living room space. The chalkboard picture frame is fantastic. They all coordinate and include silhouettes to tie the graphic and the images together.
Image via Nesting Place
Another way to fill a wall is mixing framed images with empty frames. It’s a great shabby chic look and can slowly change over time. I love this wall in the office space. It’s a total statement wall. Another story telling wall.
Image via SpringGreens
How do you plan to fill your walls? Would you even do something like this?