Lockdown Diaries Day 1: Art sets & series

With the extended shelter in place deadline, and some uncertainty still ahead, I’m starting a lockdown series and will share 30 posts over the next 30 days. Design, art and beauty can definitely lift the spirits, so here goes!

Today’s theme - Art Sets & Series. A series of prints, paintings, photographs or objects can be a great visual element in a room, and tell a great story. It can also unify and create connections between spaces. Here’s a few ideas and examples.

A set of (what appears to be) oriental battleship paintings spotted at SF Decorator’s Showcase last year. You’d have to see them up close to really appreciate the detailing. I tried to capture it in the closeup below!

design by Alexis Humiston, photography (above) by Christopher Stark

design by Alexis Humiston, photography (above) by Christopher Stark

 
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A set of vintage car prints by Leslee Mitchell, in a room designed by Erin Gates. This is her son’s big boy room and the little fella loves cars and trucks. This was a cool way to capture that in the room.

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Minimalist botanicals in antique brass frames

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Lee Radziwill’s 5th Ave apartment (maximalism done right!)

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A still life series by artist Susan Hable.

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An abstract art series by the same artist. Love the archival paper & gray matting.

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A set of gentleman prints unifies the space

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An entry that would make you take a pause. Love the ribboned hats!

Beautiful gold medallions in this bedroom designed by Anna Burke Interiors.

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Framed vintage Vogue covers

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Dana Gibson’s iconic leopard motif

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Giclee watercolor portraits by Mary H Case. Love the depth of the faces!

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Cubist faces by Hayley Mitchell. So chic.

 
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A cheerful color block series by Pen & Paper Co.