Dec 12
20180
commentsIn Colour & Inspiration, Fabric/Wallpaper, Furniture Sourcing, Interior Design, Interior Designer Auckland, Rugs & Carpet
Some fabulous discoveries from the last few weeks:
Fiona Small
Artist – Interior Designer – Colour Specialist
Sienna Design
Revisiting an earlier style of painting, but incorporating every tasty, relevant knowledge I have learnt since.
It is a looser style, which I am enjoying. Always conscious of sound preparation of the surface and background, so it is always ready for whatever the next layer reveals. Loving this process. The art often lies in knowing when to stop.
‘Within‘ 1200×1200 on ply box board SOLD
Close up
‘Leo’s Dance of the Mind’. 1200×1200 on ply box board SOLD
Close up
“A picture lives on many different levels at once. It is an interpenetration of planes of reality. It cannot be analysed or anatomised into single levels, because one level can only be understood in the light of others. The reality or interior life of the picture can only be realised as a total experience”
– Cecil Collins
Aug 29
20180
commentsIn A Place To Simply Be, Being There, Colour & Inspiration, Colour Inspiration, Cushions, Fabric/Wallpaper, Nature's Colour Schemes, Wallpaper
Bring the inside out and the outside in – it is time for spring – replenish, renewal and refresh. New fabric from JAB and Salvador, Katie Stratton’s wallpaper, velvet cushions from Mulberi Home, and my favourite Balinese sculpture from JillyJamPots are a few ways to connect our interiors to the outside with a visual flow.
Aug 12
20180
commentsIn Colour & Inspiration, Colour Inspiration, Cushions, Nature's Colour Schemes
The deep fuchsia under the lily pads, the violet lotus flowers, and the blush pinks were creating magic amongst the greens in The Winter Gardens at the Domain in Auckland last month. While the velvet cushions evoke an elegant sensuality, the green and purple of the Zebra plant bring balance and spirituality to any space. In perfect synchronicity the Philodendron has just flowered, and is looking divine. Don’t be afraid of adding these colours to your settings, as they bring a sense of heavenly playfulness.
Aug 08
20180
commentsIn Art & Paintings For Sale, Colour & Inspiration, Colour Inspiration, Commissioned Paintings, Interior Designer Auckland, Love Your Work, Nature's Colour Schemes, Paintings For Sale
Blue is such an uplifting colour. It goes with just about everything. Inspiration is everywhere – from the fabulous winter blue sky days; Timothy Oulton’s Noble Souls indigo dyed linen; this gorgeous Pierre Frey fabric; glossy textured subway tiles from The Tile People, to the layers of blue inks in my latest painting ‘When All You Can Hear Is What You Can See’.
After many layers of shellac inks and acrylics the depth is magic. ‘When All You Hear Is What You See‘ is ready for sale. 1200x1200mm on Ply Box Board. SOLD
Aug 07
20180
commentsIn Colour Consultant, Commercial Projects, Developments, Interior Design, Interior Designer Auckland, Residential Developments
The opening of the display suite for Pacific Gardens in Manukau was on Wednesday. What a success – well done Changda team. Proud to see Sienna Design’s Interior Design and Exterior Colour Schemes. I will keep you updated as Stage 1 progresses.
