I’ve always had a deep appreciation of artists and their ability to design a visual story. My mother also has this innate gift for creating beautiful illustrations of nature scenes and animals – unfortunately that ability got lost somewhere (err, maybe next generation especially since my husband’s father was a great artist too?)
I’ve appreciated art even more while attempting to decorate our home here.  I discovered Cate Parr (Etsy shop: Silver Ridge Studio) when I saw one of her watercolor paintings featured in a Lonny gift guide.  I was smitten with her surreal and colorful watercolor work and ordered a few original paintings; her collection features high fashion figures, homages to classic magazine covers, and whimsical scenes of luxury and life.  As Cate says “Fashion is all around us!”
It evokes my post from yesterday that glamour can really begin at home with a small touch from a lovely gown to a beautiful painting or print.
Here are a few favorite pieces:
I was fortunate enough to receive a print from Cate along with the paintings that I had ordered (does it look familiar :)? ) Â I was blown away by the quality of the print. Â It is a professional archival Glicee print on BFK Rives paper. Â The colors are extremely vibrant and the lines distinct.
I placed the print next to a small watercolor painting – while the shading is more nuanced in the original painting, the colors are even more striking on the print. Â This is a definitely a chic ‘n cheap way to infuse color into your home!
Stay tuned for a giveaway soon featuring Cate’s work!
These are all so beautiful!!! I love the way fashion and art blend together!
XoXo
Plami
http://fashion-thrill.blogspot.com/
You are right. These are truly fabulous. And a great way to infuse some color into your home. Thanks for sharing.
“Fashion is all around us” yes:) Great illustrations!!!
have a fab day!
I am not sure what happened to my comment…. will it come twice?
Oh, well anyway! Great illustrations!!!
Hope you are having a fab day!
Wow- these are great! The prices are super reasonable as well!
Gorgeous prints! Such great finds for great prices. Thanks for sharing!
Gorgeous- water colors are so fun. Looks beautiful.
Xx
You’re right- these are awesome! So gorgeous. I want them in my apt!!
xo
http://artfashiontwentysomething.blogspot.com
Can’t wait – love her beautiful work!! Lucky you!
They look amazing! I think I would like one too! …
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the artwork is beautiful, lucky you!
Beautiful prints!
Oh wow…these are amazing! I’m thinking I need that Vogue Cover for my dressing room. SO fab…thanks for showing these! xo
gorgeous artwork! I adore watercolor!
oh i love ‘french champagne’. watercolor art has always been one of my faves.
So lovely!!
such talent the watercolors are amazing
Wow, these are stunning!! Hope you have a lovely day xx
these are gorgeous. so elegant. LOVE! thank you for sharing them…
Wooow those are amazing! Love the Vogue one especially. Great photos 🙂
oh these watercolor paintings are beautiful. i love the softness to them. the champagne one is totally my fave 🙂
Oh wow, these are awesome! That’s definitely something I’d want to hang in my house some day
So beautiful xoxo
so beautiful! i always wondered where your header is from 🙂 can’t wait for the giveaway!
oh these are great! i’ll be looking forward to the giveaway count me in!
~Fae
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These are so gorgeous! They look so realistic 🙂 I especially love the 2nd one .
this is so amazing and beautiful, cant wiat to see the giveaway
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Lydz xX
These are literally amazing, I love them! What a great selection – thank you for posting x
Gorgeous! Wow. I wish I was artistic!!