oh yoohoo!! I’m back! Erik here, reporting live from under a blanket nestled on my sofa, due to the fact that the temperature in Los Angeles has dropped below 75 degrees. I am fully feeling my Carrie Bradshaw fantasy right now, thumping away at my laptop. But most importantly, I am nursing a nice glass, alright bottle, of red wine because nothing pairs better with a malbec than writing about ART.
You might remember me from a few blog posts, revealing different rooms in my home. But more than that I have been working behind the scenes at EHD for years! I am a prop stylist that got my start working under Emily and now occasionally get to come back and style some projects for the team. Including my favorite one to date, the highly anticipated second book!
I was lucky enough to come on board to the book team at the point of preparation. I loved seeing how the book was beginning to take shape as we planned the meat of our shoots. Velinda was hunting down unique and stylish homes for locations, looking for a variety of architecturally significant homes that had a story to tell. My job was to source and sort art from artists that had responded to a call-out on Emily’s platforms asking to submit their work for possible promotion. The response was amazing! Hundreds of truly gifted artists were kind enough to send links and websites to their catalogues of work. So I carefully went through each piece debating whether or not we could potentially use it for one of the eighteen shoots we were planning. Now typically, as any stylist in the biz knows, decent art is incredibly hard to come by when pulling for shoots. Yet here I was with beautiful, original art up to my eyeballs! It was like being a kid in a candy store or my mother in a boutique wine shop!
After corresponding, tracking, and cataloging all of the selects from our generous artists we were finally ready to style, play, every day! And I literally mean every day. For about 3 months, the team and I would pack our cars and invade some lovely person’s home. Move objects an inch to get the perfect shot. And pack up and ship out. It was WONDERFUL! How lucky that I was able to work with friends, see homes filled with personality and love, all while using original art from people all over the country. The word grateful doesn’t begin to cover it.
Being a stylist I know the power of the “third layer”. The “third layer” of a room is a term I’ve attached to meaning the final touches of a space. “First layer” being the architecture and fixtures, “second layer” being furniture and establishing pieces, and the “third layer” is all the accessories that give the place soul. The biggest way to give an image a hit of personality is with a unique piece of art. No one knows this better than Emily Henderson. She is the queen of statement art that makes a house a home. I.E. that large whimsy blimp piece next to her fireplace in her first home, the epic gallery wall of seascapes at Corbett’s house, and don’t forget the incredible piece she collaborated on with the Fourth Artist! It truly shapes a space.
But before I introduce you to these wonderful artists let’s talk about how to pick art for a room when you want to get it done fast… like a stylist does for a job!
Choosing art for one’s home is often a personal experience. It’s a process that involves memories, individual taste, and most of all time. You wait to let the art find you. A stylist however, does not get that luxury. We are often under a strict time crunch that typically is about two days of sourcing and prepping. More importantly, we are filling a home or space that is often not our own style. Which means we must source art that complements the already established room. We look at color, we look at metal tones, and most of all, scale. Scale is imperative for us because that is the factor that makes an image sing. A blank wall can be daunting for most, but for me it’s a blank canvas. It’s not likely in everyone’s budget to buy large-scale pieces. A great tip for filling a wall is having a common denominator between all the pieces. That can be many things; the same color of frame, the same color story with each piece, or even the same subject matter. My living room is filled with nothing but portraits! The best case scenario though is when an artist has a series. In which you simply frame them the same, hang them uniformly and BAM the wall is complete. My favorite EHD project to highlight this is the Sotheby’s collab that has a dozen The Fourth Artist pieces hung in a grid as a twist to the usual large work that typically anchors a fireplace.
With that being said, I can’t think of a better time to roll out our master list of all of the artists. Who were gracious enough to send their work for us to use for the upcoming book. Consider this your insider’s guide to falling in love with your next acquisition. I am simply your gallerina connecting you to your new source of inspiration! Enjoy!
Minimalist Design Studio
Graphic and geometric, these could play well with a linear, modern house.
Jamie Tubbs Studio
A great use of texture with a different medium than the majority of art we pulled. So many really special pieces that you really should check out on their site!
Ren Vois
When this originally was pitched I had only considered 2D artists submitting but to find out ceramicists were willing I knew we could always use more pottery on set. And you can easily buy one of their very pretty pieces online.
Stephanie Kurth
One of my favorites due to the classic nature of the pieces. I always find people to be some of my favorite subjects and Stephanie captures it poetically. Sara actually used some of her work in her dining room and Jess is planning to use a piece in her home too.
Meg Mulloy
Classic Americana which could be dynamic in an industrial space or a great juxtaposition in a kid’s room that can typically be too soft. Also, her series of vintage cars photographs is very fun too.
Ariane Moshayedi
A gifted photographer whose images, while full are always peaceful. Are great large scale too. They also have an online shop so it’s very easy to snag one of these beauties.
Brittany Deupree
Adore these portraits! A distinctive style that captures the character with one glance.
Christina Kwan
Whimsical but modern in the best way. They bring so much movement to a space and you can easily grab one from her website!
Nikol Wilkman
Simple and sweet. I thought these could be great in a kitchen or well mixed in some shelving. The bonus is that they are pretty affordable too.
Kristine Brookshire
Beautiful use of color and could play well with a home that wasn’t afraid to be bold. They are simultaneously bold and soft and some of her prints start at only $20!
Emily Ruth Design
Tasteful pieces that offer some class to any room and this is only a sampling. Her work is beautifully varied and you can buy prints or originals. Something for every budget.
Kim Knoll
Fantastic abstracts with terrific balance. Pairs with other art or can stand alone.
Denise Crew
This photography utilizes negative space so intentionally that they are strong enough to fill a whole wall. Another great option for large scale affordable art.
Elissa Barber
Truly some of the pieces we used the most because they just seemed to work with so many projects. They are effortless and practiced. Remember when Julie used a piece in this room? You can get one for yourself right here!
Renee Anne
The colors could work with so many stories. Was wonderful in busy spaces to calm it down.
Atwater Designs
Bold, rich hues that would be so strong as set. A great alternative to acquiring large scale art. Also affordable:)
Dutch + Finn Design
Ingenious woodworking that add an artisanal flair to any styled vignette.
Kisco Print Shop
Streamline colors lithographic shapes. Adds punctuation to a room and there are a ton of options on this site.
Leslie Lewis Sigler
Detailed paintings of antique doodads was spot on for some of the more eclectic spaces we styled.
The Fourth Artist
An old friend of EHD that has provided many stunning pieces to several of our projects. A must check out.
Christina Flowers
An eye for color like no other. The swerves and curves hint at a retro vibe. So fun and you can get a print of your own here!
Tanya Val
Earthy yet sophisticated, could play well as a set above a larger piece of furniture. Tanya also sells affordable prints. Go check them out.
Stacey Elaine
Adored this artist for their playful use of scale, color, and pattern. Would work well in any sunny space like a kitchen or child’s room. You need to see the rest of her work here.
Angela Chrusciaki Blehm
A heavy hitter in the art/design world, Angela is the final say on pop art. Emily Bowser snatched up the iconic 3D black and white ribbon as the crown jewel of her dining room.
Sarah Madeira Day
Scenic landscapes that would lend to a traditional home just as much as a contemporary one. And lucky you, she sells prints and originals!
Emily Keating Snyder
I especially fell in love with these works in person. The unstretched canvas and thread add a boatload of texture.
Lindsay McCall
Stylish and sharp pieces to pepper in to bring other hues forward without being too bold. They are like special little surprises. Check out the other work that she makes and sells too.
Annie Wildey Studio
Moody and stormy without being somber and absolutely cool. She has a bunch of other collections that are a must-see.
Casey O’Connell
Another standout for me. All of them have soul, humor, and vibrancy that could honestly carry any room.
Britt Ford
An artist who appreciates architecture and uses gold for an extra hit of bling will always be easy to use. They also have some great pieces with color and make custom work. Could be a special gift for a loved one:)
Ninos Studio
Truly breathtaking works in person. So much movement and layers, all the while being completely calm.
How’s that for a well of gorgeous inspiration?! Each piece sent added to the love it took to bring this book to life and we at EHD are all immensely grateful. So please follow these artists, support them, and decorate your home with art that reflects your unique and individual style. It is not enough to cram your life with pretty things, you must surround yourself with stuff that means something to you. Design nirvana is occupying a world of your own creation, and that is simply ART! Cheers!
Opening Image Credits: Design by Dee Murphy | Styled by Velinda Hellen | Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
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