Black and Gold

I looked up into the night sky
And see a thousand eyes staring back
And all around these golden beacons
I see nothing but black

I feel a way of something beyond them
I don't see what I can feel
If vision is the only validation
Then most of my life isn't real

'cause if you're not really here
Then the stars don't even matter
Now I'm filled to the top with fear
That it's all just a bunch of matter

'cause if you're not really here
Then I don't want to be either
I wanna be next to you
Black and gold
Black and gold
Black and gold

By Sam Sparro

No, we're not pitching to the Steelers (that is, unless they want a mural) but black and gold are so elegant together. Sometimes a dark hue can suck the living life out a space by making it smaller (think red in a long hallway) but also consider how it recedes from lighter layers on top of it. Dark paint is also fantastic in a room that gets warm, southern exposure light. Metallic line work would pop against a darker hue. Here's one of my original designs that highlights sharp angles. I see it fitting into a sophisticated dressing or powder room.

Don't be afraid of the dark. It can be a stunning masterpiece in a small area!

A Contemporary Desert

We have a pair of bull horns over our entryway mirror. I've always thought this area needed a piece of art to balance out the protruding prods. Updating Georgia O'Keefe's desert theme, I used a grouping of warm tones layered on top of a cool blue. There's nothing more refreshing than an unexpected palette.


Yen Azzaro White Wall Murals Copyright 2011

In making it easier to give people what they want, I thought up some great color combinations that could be plugged in to any design. If you have a room that's a bit of a smorgasboard, a mural is a fabulous starting point to build upon.



What color combos do you enjoy the most? Without being too literal, I would like to see a successful idea for school colors come together. Send me your ideas!

Cheers,

DRUMROLL PLEASE...

Welcome to White Wall Murals

I've waited far too long to take the plunge but now that I'm working for myself, I can focus on making certain that every piece of my art in your home or business leaves you 100% thrilled and wanting more. For five years I've been an art dealer, privileged to see and handle some of the most dazzling American artworks up close. From this aesthetic I've refined my personal style of painting into a contemporary and saturated palette and can adapt to your preferences for every setting.

I think a lot of people are afraid of committing to a mural. Even I have to admit, it's daunting to think about creating something floor to ceiling in the traditional sense. But a mural by definition is really just something that covers a surface, any size surface. It would be absolutely lovely to have a painted headboard or patterned bathroom tile. I started playing around with some themes and came up with this light plate embellishment. I think it would look spectacular around a sconce or ceiling fixture.

Yen Azzaro, White Wall Murals Copyright 2011

Ikat, a method of resist dyeing thread before it's woven originated from Indonesia and is wildly popular these days. You see it everywhere...

Shorts from Polyvore Pillow from Epitome of Chic Blouse from 949StyleGuide

There will be lots more samples over the coming weeks along with ideas on how to embellish and enliven your live and work spaces with simple projects. Thank you for stopping by. I'm so excited to call Ann Arbor home again (starting this July) and look forward to collaborating with you.

Cheers,


Yen Azzaro
Email: WhiteWallMurals@gmail.com