Paintings of France, Italy and Beyond

Smaller Works

28 01 2006

Here are a couple of smaller paintings I did recently to include in my upcoming show. They are each 12×12″ gallery wrapped:

“Early Lavender”

“Golden Valley”

Often times when collectors are interested in my smaller works, they are looking for pairs or multiples to use in a grouping. So I do try to keep that in mind when I am creating the smaller ones– especially my minis. I don’t go about creating “matching sets”, but as I am working I think about compliments.

Because there are so many ways to hang art, I created a little sampling of ideas on my website that addresses some of the possibilities. It can really be a fun endeavor in itself, and an expression of one’s own personal style and creativity as a collector. Some people like a very formal, symmetrical presentation, while others like to mix it up. Some people prefer that all frames match, but I’m one of those who enjoys an eclectic presentation and think that variety of frame styles presented together can look pretty neat, so long as they compliment each other (and of course the room’s decor.) I’ve even seen both framed and unframed work hanging together to great effect.

While sometimes there is a perfect small spot to display a single painting, these smaller paintings can be shown in so many other ways. They can be stacked one over another on a narrow wall, or presented in groupings over a larger piece of furniture like a sofa or console. They can be used instead of sconces to flank a nice mirror over a buffet or hutch (I’ve done this in my dining room before). They can even be displayed more informally, and sit atop a mantle or book shelf.

Here are a couple of snapshots from my last open studio that shows how I displayed smaller works as part of a larger grouping:

Jennifer Young; Vibrant Landscapes
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Date : 28 January 2006
Categories : Art care & display, Italian Landscapes, French Landscapes, Tuscany Paintings, Provence Paintings

2 responses to “Smaller Works”

26 04 2007: Milly Sega (12:43:58) :

Dear Ms. Young,

I just visited your web page for the first time. I’ve been trying to learn oil painting, have bought an extensive amount of books for beginners but I want to compliment your work. I absolutely adore your themes and the colors you use. I believe in getting a stroke of happiness when I see a painting in my house, and your art transmits just that.

congratulations,

Milly
Atlantic city, nj
26 04 2007: jennifereyoung (15:34:09) :

Dear Milly,
A heartfelt thanks to you for your wonderful message and compliments. I feel very gratified to think that I may inspire a bit of joy in others through my artwork.

By the way, I, too, have collected a massive library of books on art, art history, and on technique. I wish I could say I’ve stopped doing that but my collection seems neverending!