Thursday, December 31, 2009

Diary of an Interesting Year

 

Patricia Gray living room by Michelle Morelan

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A Rendering of my Living Room done by Michelle Morelan and given to me as a Christmas gift.

2009 is a great year to reflect back on, now that it is almost over.  Whew, what a turbulent year - full of challenges.  I am not one to buy into the doom and gloom of the economic climate (I have weathered others through the years: early 80's, early 90's, late 90's), but this year was a year of an down economic climate that has seemed to have escaped no one in the 'world.'   There is a saying that when the going gets tough, the tough get going.  It is hard to see when you are in the midst of chaos, until you have come through it.....hopefully we are through it!!!  One of the benefits for me was that I kept busy and was continually looking for ways to recharge and re-inspire. I was fortunate to have four wonderful trips this year to do just that.  It is very important when you are working in a creative field to be continually evolving and expanding your horizons, and travel helps me to do that.  I also full filled a life long dream this year and went back to school and took two Art classes in Mixed Media Painting.  I subsequently turned my garage into an Art Studio and have spent many glorious days there immersed in painting.

Palm Springs in the early Spring - where I became fascinated with and wrote a Blog posting on the Mid-Century Post Modern resurgence of 'screen block.'

Palm Springs Modern Architecture and the Use of Screen Block
Palm Springs Modern Architecture and the Use of Screen Block

A trip to the Okanagan with my Dad and a visit to the The Nk'Mip Winery and Resort in Osoyoss - where I was inspired by the use of Rammed Earth in Modern Architecture.

Rammed Earth Wall NK'MIP Winery Osoyoos
Rammed Earth Wall NK'MIP Winery Osoyoos

A trip to New York in September and another in December.  What can I say about New York, other than that it is one of the most exciting and visually stimulating cities in the world.  Being able to see the artwork of great masters at the MOMA, Georgia O'Keeffe at The Whitney, and Kandinsky at the Guggenheim - it just doesn't get better than that. I shopped for clients at the D & D Building, A & D Building, and the New York Design Center, explored Soho, Tribeca, the Meat Packing District, Canal Street, walked Central Park, 5th Avenue, tried the Subway, enjoyed live theatre, ate at wonderful restaurants, enjoyed the lights and shop windows all decorated for Christmas, met new friends, and connected with old friends.

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Kandinsky at the Guggenheim / The Meatpacking district and Highline / South Pacific at The Lincoln Center 


Mixed Media Painting Classes
at Emily Carr University of Art

Frottage 1  24" x 36" Mixed Media: Pastel, Acrylic, Gesso on Glassine

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Experimenting with Mono Prints

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Acrylic on Canvas

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The Salton Sea, CA 23" x 36" Mixed Media on Paper

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West Coast Landscape 24" x 48" Acrylic & Mixed Media on Canvas  

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Triptych: Be Still My Bleeding Heart 72" x 36"' Chinese Ink on Bronze & Silver Metallic (left) / Diptych: Koi Pond 16" x 16" Gold & Pearl Opalescence (right)

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My painting companion - Nicole

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I am very honored to be on the 'Board of Experts' for LoftLife Magazine in 2009, and to have an article published in BC Home Magazine


I wish you all a very Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous 2010 and may all your dreams come true!!

Patricia Gray is an award winning Interior Designer in Vancouver, Canada who blogs about WHAT'S HOT  in the world of Interior Design:

Monday, December 21, 2009

Beautiful Modern Condo Room Design and Decor with Cool Layout

Here are the pictures of beautiful room interior designs that can become the references in completing a building architectural designs such as house or home, condo, hotel, motel, apartment, office and so on. These are the pictures that also show the amazing decoration of a room and the beautiful decoration of a room. A good leadership is to create a soft palette of neutral base and the use of color and turned thoughtful. Color is the element which tends to inspire emotion because the color has influence on the value of life above and beyond other considerations. Therefore, the colors have a certain impact on the environment you want to create when doing interior design.
Bedroom Furniture - Bedroom Furniture Set in Mocha Finish with Solid Wood and Wood Veneers3pcs Sectional Sofa Set with Ottoman in Hazelnut Finish

Television is not the only source of information for home decor and ideas about interior design. There are some great books on topics that may help designers of almost all backgrounds and levels of experience.

Accrued some ideas to decorate inside the house, including kitchen, dining room, bedroom, bathroom, home office, and the additional space as entrances, hallways, and the attic. We also have ideas for outdoor living spaces such as deck and patio. And usually you can have more than enough photos and pictures to help get a good spirit this process goes. Thus, Modern condo decor can be one of the best designs for 2010. In conclusion, By seeing these beautiful pictures of modern condo designs you can get the inspiration on modern architectural design

Modern Condo Room design with Cool Layout
Modern Interior design with Cool Layout Modern Room Decoration with Cool Layout Modern Condo Room Decor with Cool Layout
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Beautiful Modern Condo Room Design and Decor with Cool Layout

Here are the pictures of beautiful room interior designs that can become the references in completing a building architectural designs such as house or home, condo, hotel, motel, apartment, office and so on. These are the pictures that also show the amazing decoration of a room and the beautiful decoration of a room. A good leadership is to create a soft palette of neutral base and the use of color and turned thoughtful. Color is the element which tends to inspire emotion because the color has influence on the value of life above and beyond other considerations. Therefore, the colors have a certain impact on the environment you want to create when doing interior design.
Bedroom Furniture - Bedroom Furniture Set in Mocha Finish with Solid Wood and Wood Veneers3pcs Sectional Sofa Set with Ottoman in Hazelnut Finish

Television is not the only source of information for home decor and ideas about interior design. There are some great books on topics that may help designers of almost all backgrounds and levels of experience.

Accrued some ideas to decorate inside the house, including kitchen, dining room, bedroom, bathroom, home office, and the additional space as entrances, hallways, and the attic. We also have ideas for outdoor living spaces such as deck and patio. And usually you can have more than enough photos and pictures to help get a good spirit this process goes. Thus, Modern condo decor can be one of the best designs for 2010. In conclusion, By seeing these beautiful pictures of modern condo designs you can get the inspiration on modern architectural design

Modern Condo Room design with Cool Layout
Modern Interior design with Cool Layout Modern Room Decoration with Cool Layout Modern Condo Room Decor with Cool Layout
Modern Condo Room Decor with Cool Layout Modern Condo Room Decor with Cool Layout Modern Condo Room Decor with Cool Layout Modern Condo Room Decor with Cool Layout


 7pc Traditional Style Brown Dining Room Table & Chair Set2pc Contemporary Style Red & Khaki Fabric Sofa & Loveseat Set4pc Contemporary Cappuccino Finish Queen Size Platform Bed Bedroom Set9pc Counter Height Storage Dining Table w/Lazy Susan & Chair Set