Kimball Starr

Symbolize Your Delights

kimballstarr — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 00:41:27 +0000

These raised symbols of man and woman on a door caught my eye from the bold look of bright yellow behind black and the faded look of the female symbol.

Symbols can encapsulate so much meaning without the use of any words and they aren’t hindered by language barriers. Ever notice when traveling in a country where you don’t speak the language how important those simple symbols become to you? Symbols of a train or luggage, a martini glass, gas tank, or a bed can make the difference between a great travel day in reaching your destination and a not so great one.

Symbols make great personalized art in your home. If you used fun symbols that speak to your interests, what would you hang in your entryway, study, or conversation area?

Personally, I’d have a set of four; 2 in teal and 2 in oxblood with the raised symbols in silver. Mine would be a champagne flute, 3 wavy lines to represent the ocean, a pine tree, and a painter’s palette. Of course those are just a few of the many things I like.

A trio of adventure sports symbols (i.e. surfer, kayaker, bicycler) would be fun, or a musical series of a singer, guitarist, and drummer.

Symbols are simple and uncomplicated to create. Draw the outline, create a stencil, and lay it over any surface and spray paint, stipple, or fill in with a metallic leaf. So just think of what you like and then create a symbol for it…the possibilities are endless!

Accidental Art

kimballstarr — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 02:09:48 +0000

Often times great art can come about by accident. For instance, I was driving along and wanted to capture the sky at twilight, but with my limited knowledge of camera apertures and the use of one unsteady hand to take the photo while driving resulted in… accidental art. Later, I clicked through my photos and instantly knew this had great potential as a large photographic centerpiece.

Abstracted Light

The intense color of the blue-violet sky and the energetic motion of the streaks of light will command attention in any modern setting. For a visually powerful piece, take into account the image resolution and scale of the room, and then dramatically enlarge.

To accomplish the enlargement , transfer the image onto painter’s canvas for a more textured and abstract effect. Not only does this provide a more artististic feel, it allows some wiggle room for loss of image resolution from the enlargement. Split the image up onto multiple canvases, allowing for an interesting geometric configuration and ease of installation. Wrap canvases over 2″ deep frames for visual weight and then hang.

Multiple canvases to display a single image

Notice how the image now divided makes each part a bit more special and unique than when one single image. Imagine a Tribeca loft or a contemporary penthouse with 15+ foot high ceilings, and this piece at 8ft high x 10ft wide in a large open space. It fills a large expanse of wall that can sometimes be problematic, and what a statement!

You now have an art gallery worthy piece of art in your own home. So go out and make a mistake, and create art from your own happy accident!

Making a grand entrance!

kimballstarr — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 19:17:06 +0000

When I think of palm trees, images of sand beaches, tropical water, and lazy days pop into my head. Needless to say, I’ve always had a penchant for these trees. So when I came across a tree-lined driveway of these tropical weather trees in the California countryside, I just had to capture this early morning image.

A tree often associated with tropical destinations and informality and can have the opposite effect of importance, formality, and create a sense of arrival and anticipation when used in repetition.

What’s especially wonderful about using these towering palm trees is the sense of grandeur they impart when driving between them and their versatility that makes them look right at home leading up to a Beverly Hills resort, a seaside home in Hana, or in the California countryside as seen here.

The key here is the immense height which gives the sense of importance, the repetition of the same size and shape to create a rhythm and formality, and of course the fact that they’re well maintained.

Duplicating this effect doesn’t have to be limited to palm trees! Any tree or hedge, such as junipers, that are trimmed or shaped in a strong geometric shape and repeated along an entrance will give you this sense of anticipation of arrival, and the taller the tree, the grander the sense of arrival. So go ahead and create your own exclamation point and make a grand entrance!

Partners

admin — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 23:19:06 +0000

Eric Rorer Photography
Eric travels the globe to capture stunning images that have been published in National Geographic Adventure and Outside magazines. His beautiful prints are a wonderful adornment for any home and his professional and easygoing demeanor make him a pleasure to collaborate with on hired projects. Eric’s assignment work for both individuals and companies spans a wide range of people, places, food, and architecture.
www.ericrorer.com
Ph: 323.363.6022

Noise 13
Branding and website design
Noise 13 works with businesses to define soulful, memorable and captivating brands that reflect their goals and distinguish them within the marketplace.
www.noise13.com
Ph: 415.957.1313

Par Hanji
Residential realtor
As a residential realtor with Paragon Real Estate Group, she’s resourceful and knowledgeable about the San Francisco community. With an organized approach and a communication style that’s direct, Par walks the first-time and seasoned homebuyers through a sometimes difficult process while keeping them well informed. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell your home, Par can help you realize your goals.
www.parhanji.com
Ph: 415.738.7071