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Art on wall behind piano

5 years ago

Hello, I’m wanting to group 3 pictures in a row , each one 24 x 24 on the wall where you see the rectangular picture , I’m wanting a black frame for each with a cream colored matting and the colors in the pictures to be cream and black or taupes but my problem is I don’t know the type of pictures whether it be musical or floral etc., any suggestions? Pictures would help, thanks

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tatts

5 years ago

At first glance it looked like a.) somebody barfed on the keyboard or b.) the crime scene where the piano player died.

To the OP: You're thinking about it wrong. Three pictures with all the matting and the space round each one will mean that the pictures will be so small that they will be indistinguishable from the distance that people will see them. You want one large piece.

If people could get closer comfortably, then a group of 3 might work, but not in that setting.

But first of all, decide what you want for art--the frames and mattes are the last thing that should be driving your decision; the artwork comes first.

So--what do you like? What speaks to you? Buy that.

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User
5 years ago
You need to think outside the box. Art can be anything your heart desires, so don't limit yourself to pieces that appeal to the masses. What interests you? What do you enjoy looking at? Black and white photographs are always classic, but your art options are endless, and you should choose something that speaks to you personally.
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Lune Art Gallery
5 years ago
One perfect Idea for this wall and area with doble frame black with gold foil ... 150cmx200cm
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Lune Art Gallery
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@I really apreciate your opinion about the artwork, that s why they call it artpiece, a lot of point of view , a them of conversacion, and inspiration for the OP( crime scene =terror composition, and the other one it could be a funny story or more), curiosity for the visitors.

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5 years ago
I'd put a tall green plant in the corner next to the window to warm the area. Next, I would visit a local gallery or the many art fairs going on right now that summer is here. Find something you really like to look at as you browse. You certainly want to keep the dimensions in mind and two or three prints or photographs or a large oil piece would work. I would look for something original and meet the artist -- but please -- make it original and real, not something mass produced. You have a very nice calm, serene setting for music and your art should reflect that. Have fun!
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Flower Girl
Original Author
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
I just bought theses two accent chairs for the piano room, what to place inbetween them? The ottoman isn’t staying there, pictures would be great!
shadowprovesunshine
5 years ago
I agree with tatts above...here is my crude rendering with a rug added to anchor the space.
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Flower Girl
Original Author
5 years ago
I’m thinking of putting down a cream colored cow hide not fully under the piano since I have an area rug in the dining room just off the piano room
shadowprovesunshine
5 years ago

just a cool inspo pic
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Geneviève
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
Something large in size

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