Archive for November, 2010

Pop Up Gallery on Melrose

Sunday, November 21st, 2010

A few weeks ago I wrote about two of my new favorite artists, Robert Reynolds and David Hollen. 

Now I know West Siders (from Los Angeles) aren’t  likely to make the 15 minute drive “all the way” downtown, so it is with great pleasure that I reveal the location of the Aryai pop up gallery at 8457 Melrose.  Until November 3oth you can see Robert’s Jesus inspired, life sized boat hanging from the ceiling and revel in the fantasy filled minatures  of Jeremey Mora.   

Other artists work on display at Forma Mentis are Kim Abeles and Sia Aryai.  The exhibition is petite, sweet and filled with plenty of whimsy.

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Green Remodeling Review

Sunday, November 21st, 2010

Barry Katz was kind enough to send me a copy of his new book.   Being a recently selected as a member of the ASID National Sustainable Council, one of our first assignments was to update the bibliography.  The book couldn’t have arrived at a better time.  Practical Green Remodeling extensively covers areas like insulation, ventilation and alternative energy systems.  Filled with plenty of eye candy and pictures of Americana style homes, it’s easy (and fun) to read in an afternoon.  If you’re just beginning your journey to the green side of home remodeling,  get up to speed quickly with this power trio: Green Interior Design by Lori Dennis, Practical Green Remodeling by Barry Katz and  REGREEN, a joint effort of ASID and the USGBC.  You’ll gain a vocabulary and grasp of the industry that would make Ed Begley Jr. proud.

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How Nature Inspires

Tuesday, November 16th, 2010

I’m not quite sure what was going on at the beach this weekend, even for LA, there was a ridiculous amount of photoshoots. Every few steps a professional lense was pointed at a smiling face, a wet, sexy body (or two Kardashians), a chubby baby, a happy family or a group of tourists. It may have had something to do with the unusually warm weather for mid November or the outrageous sky colored in vibrant blues, pinks and oranges that turned to deep purples, fushias and burnt ambers as the sun set over the Pacific.

Taking in the natural beauty, I began to flip through my porfolio of work in my head and realized that I often design in hues that resemble this late November afternoon on a Southern California beach.  Touches of beachy blues, stimulating oranges, sunshine yellows and driftwood browns, combined with muted backgrounds of sandy creme have become my signature.  Spending so much of my life on these shores has really influenced the way I approach the built environment.

I suppose the next time I’m asked “what inspires you?”, I’d better fess up and give nature some props.

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