Pull back the curtain to discover how colour trends are developed and how these annual fresh palettes affect every product you touch...

Artwork too.

Whether you are aware of it or not, colour is an inspiration, a catalyst and a motivator that plays a role influencing your preferences and purchases. 

So who is in charge of these trends anyway?

Metallics work for any season and any space, done in the right amounts of course.  Metallics include gold, silver, pewter, platinum, nickel and copper, plus...

Any combination of these with all the other colours.  

So even though it is summer season, a time for bright pinks, purples, reds, yellows and vibrant greens... 

I thought to spend some time on the virtues of one of my favourite metallic colours - COPPER.

So I wondered what was the history of copper paint and how do they make it now...
 

Matt Jenkins has a passion and love for nature and its preservation.

He uses his photography to draw our attention to the beauty of the outdoors; something we often forget about in our daily lives.

Matt believes in the healing power of nature.  

With each piece he succeeds at capturing nature that seems and maybe is untouched by humans. He has used his skill and work to help a number of nature organizations making him a photographer as well as a conservationalist. 

Vanessa Drew is based in Burlington Ontario.  Her work has wide appeal, being vibrant, alive and most noticeably happy.

Her flowers feel like they are bursting with joy and happiness.

Obviously her love for what she does shows through with every piece and colour theme she chooses.  We are excited to see more from Vaness with her desire to head in a more abstract direction. 

I had the opportunity to meet up with Vanessa and get to know her...

The best part about an art collage is it behaves like a large piece of customized art.  The installation of most artwork is fairly straightforward with the occasional challenge of sets and groupings; however, an art collage wall can be particularly tricky to pull off.  Have you always wondered why your collage wall looks thrown together?  How do the professionals make them look perfectly?  Read on for tips on how to make yours a success.

Sanjay B. Patel is one of the hardest working contemporary artists of today.  Not only does he produce his art often and quickly for his commissioned clients, but he is busy with the business of the local (and often beyond) art scene.  He is an art performer, capable of competing in Art Battles as well as private live art events.  He's a creative force for sure so it is my pleasure to feature Sanjay and his art. 

“Illustrative of flourishing foliage, the fertile attributes of Greenery signals one to take a deep breath, oxygenate and reinvigorate.”  What a perfect message for stressed out Americans and Canadians alike.

I interviewed Mari recently (January 2017) and was entertained by her lighthearted and many times humorous and self-deprecating comments.  I was drawn to her story because of her deep connection with music and how it comes to her in colours and textures; not to mention all her stories of living life and raising a family in so many places.

In case you are new to the online art buying experience the following will prepare you for taking that step.  You are in good company. The reported size of the worldwide online art market is ... 

Karin Lynn Cumming’s artwork is colourful, joyful and an inspiration for abstract artists everywhere.  Motivated to create Karin Lynn has embraced her artistic intuition and let that be her guide to just let her art flow.  The less forced artworks are her favourites.  Perhaps a lesson for us all.

SavvyArt Market is pleased to feature Ernie Francis, Watercolour Artist.  His style is broadly eclectic ranging from Classical tradition to the contemporary. I enjoy his wide ranging selections of subject matter from still life and nature to figurative work, sometimes blending in calligraphy that is often rough and bold, sprinkled with the immediacy of graffiti.  One of my favourite tasks is getting to know the artists and discover their inspirations and ambitions.  I would like to share this interview with Ernie, who was so gracious and patient to answer so many questions from inquiring minds.... 

Like in any other business CLEAR communication is key when commissioning work, in this case artwork.  Artists do art for their job - their work/business - so the best strategy is a more formal approach versus a less formal one.  Read on for helpful tips.

I am fortunate to have the opportunity to write articles for a great local publication, Neighbours of Olde Oakville, about art, artists and asthetes.  This article appeared in the October 2016 edition ~ Karen Mayer, SavvyArt Market.