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10 years ago

ok well I appreciate that you all stuck with me. I have a few more options and need to decide............ (the goal is for this evening or tomorrow to hang the d/%$&* artwork. )
It's only been years and we are having a party on Sunday-----
So we played around with various pieces, and thought I liked one with 3 very different sized pieces but when I put it in context of the couch, it seemed a tad too big. That is the first picture................

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10 years ago
Then I thought if I find a smaller picture that could work. I think I like it.Here is the picture of 3 Revised:) Sorry it is very blurry.
Next I will post the one very big picture,....
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10 years ago
and now, the solo one. Is it too big? too massive? or is it right?
Do you prefer the 3 or the one?
( I am on the fence, but I have a slight preference...... waiting to hear what you say.). I am going to the gym and will check back this evening. and I hope you will all give your opinions and I sooooooo appreciate this. You ladies (and guys) are the BEST. thank you
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chispa
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I think you are not letting yourself think out of the box! Art and its placement is very subjective. The large one would look great ... but I would probably do an arrangement with all 4 of the smaller ones. It doesn't have to be all lined up and perfectly symmetrical.

Not "exactly" like this, but look at the first example in the link, they arranged 4 differently sized pieces and it looks good. Play around, make it yours ... what is the worst that can happen ... you have to touch up a few tiny nail holes!

Are they all from the same artist? From the distance they all look very similar in style and colors.

Here is a link that might be useful: 4 paintings example
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10 years ago
Agree with Chispa. I like the large one, but I think it's too small for the area, and it would look great with all of them up there in an interesting design.
glad2b
10 years ago
I love the link Chispa included, and I will pile on that I think Chispa and Tibbrix are exactly right. Use all 4, positioning them on the floor to try different looks. I have had luck using the blue painter's tape to try different designs on the actual wall.
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10 years ago
I truly know that you have better visualization skills than I do, but I think I have lived with the blank empty wall for so long, that I may just have to do it in stages. I did try the blue painters tape and that is a great idea(because laying them on the floor, while a good help, is very different than in the context with the sofa).....so if my husband does not go ballistic (he has been asking me daily and monthly about hanging pix already!!) I will likely have the one big one by itself. Maybe once I get used to that, I will add others. I love wall groupings in everyone else;s house, but am chicken to do it here. I did do one small one on a kitchen wall and I love itI so appreciate your wisdom. Thank you. (If I do get something hung today I will for sure post it and share.) I appreciate your giving me the courage to get moving.

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