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When it comes to interior design and creating a home, art is an important component. It can make a room or embellish a space that is already fantastic.  Georgia and I both studied Art History in college and often discuss our dream collections. It is fun to curate your dream collection in your mind. There are no limits to what is possible!  Below you will find a sampling of some of my favorite works of art. This is only a sampling and there is much more to come on this topic.

Above is a painting by Geoffrey Johnson. His works are simple yet moving.

Painting by Cy Twombly

A photograph by Gregory Crewdson.

I first became enamored with the photography of Gregory Crewdson shortly after I graduate from Trinity. Crewdson's work is eery and moving and I find myself completely captivated whenever I encounter one of his photographs in person (as opposed to online).

Above is Magritte's painting Empire of Light from the Guggenheim Collection in Venice. The museum is located in Peggy Guggenheim's old house and is absolutely spectacular. The below painting by Gino Severini is also from the same collection. I visited while in college and found my tastes and sensibilities regarding art completely enhanced.

Gino Severini

Rothko

John Singer Sargent, The Daughters of Edward Darley Boit, 1882

Sargent is one of my absolute favorite artists. I remember visiting an Sargent exhibition with my father while in high school and being completely mesmerized by his work.  I find it hard to pick a particular favorite from him but his would certainly be at the top of the list.

Sir Joshua Reynolds, Self Portrait, 1747-1748

To many the above selection may seem like an odd choice. However, I have had a long love affair with Sir Joshua Reynolds.  He was the focus of much of my academic work beginning my senior year of undergraduate and through much of my graduate school education.  This early self portrait shows so much promise and passion. 

Childe Hassam, Rainy Night, 1895

Paul Gaugin, Two Tahitian Women, 1899

El Greco, A Lady in a Fur Wrap, 1570s

I find the work of El Greco fascinating. When looking at this painting it is almost unbelievable that he was from the 16th century.  I suggest googling him and you will see what I mean. Everything about his style was centuries before his time.

1. Giraffe Nursery Wall Art From Alley Kids etsy shop $16.00

2. Subliminal Letterpress Art from Sycamore Street etsy shop, 11x14, $35

3. Subliminal Letterpress Art from Sycamore Street etsy shop, 11x14, $35

4. Elephant Nursery Wall Art From Alley Kids etsy shop, $16.00

5. The Penguin Classics, from Coco Draws etsy shop 8x10 illustration print, $16

6. Subliminal Letterpress Art from Sycamore Street etsy shop, 11x14, $35

1. Ancient Celestial Globe Print from Jean Cody Faux Kiss etsy shop, $10

2. 1800s Flying Balloon from Jean Cody Faux Kiss etsy shop, $10

3. 1800s Human Skull Art from Jean Cody Faux Kiss etsy shop, $10

Rene Gagnon, Creation Print . Click Here To Purchase, $100

Rene Gagnon, Always in Season, Click Here To Purchase,$600

Shepherd Fairey, The Machine Kills Fascists, Blackbook Gallery, $250

Anthony Lister, 1%er Kitty, Blackbook Gallery, $150