Article #18 -Defeating the Cookie Cutter Effect
The Art Lady – by Arrachme
From my true story chronicles. The names have been changed to protect the innocent.
Abbey decided to have the first housewarming party in her new Villages home to meet the neighbors. Knowing that the houses on the street have a similar exterior appearance, Abbey was careful to hand-pick special items and arrange them in her house to best reflect her unique personality. Upon arriving, a guest named June enthusiastically ran over to the living room wall, pointing, ” I love your painting. I have the same one. Did you get it in November, at Pier One, when they had the big sale?” Abbey’s face grew flush as her blood pressure rose while countering a sick sinking feeling in her stomach. Gently smiling she bravely assigned herself a task. Her mission was to find out if her personality was the same as June’s. It could give her a clue as to why they chose the same painting. After, a long conversation, Abbey found out that she was nothing like June. Perplexed she wondered how they could have chosen the same feature painting.
This does happen when shopping at big box stores or mail-order services because supplies are limited. They tend to create digital copies with different frames in mass. Stores can be sparce in towns so shopping for unique pieces is restricted. On a positive note, it’s simply a matter of knowing where to look to find inspiring fine art.
Solutions
Here are some dilemma solutions that can break up mediocrity:
Branch out in the style of art that you choose.
If you like realism look for paintings that lean into Impressionism.
Add a smattering of Abstract Expressionism in the same room as Realism paintings.
Add color for impact or eliminate a color if there is too much variety.
In my opinion, abstract Expressionism creates the best opportunity to make a distinctive impact. This will be effective regardless of whether you prefer a loud or subtle voice. The name of the included painting, Equilibrium, is an abstract expression painting that can also fall into the style, of non-objective.
I contacted by collectors that know what they like but are not sure of art terminology, Conversely, collectors can be well-versed in art history but are not sure of how to incorporate the information into choosing the art. Without exception, I send people to my website or other art websites to share with me what pleases them. Since I am at the level of professional art where I can effectively cross over into many genres. As well as comfortably configure different medium interactions, my site can be a resource for anyone looking to figure out what styles of art they like or dislike. Recently an artist called to say that the wide variety of fine art on my site could not have been created by one person. Experienced dealers have explained that this attribute is very unusual but sought after. They recognize similar mark-making strokes and use of color, which is what is used to evaluate the artist and curate the art for representation. I recommend artists to engage in a consistent study but not to style-bounce until a comfort level with competency is achieved. My movement and study span 35 – 40 years which might look like a strong steady crawl versus a bounce.
In conclusion, when communities build homes with a similar exterior, it is up to the landscaping and the interior of the house to reflect individuality and a unique perspective. I find that the easiest way to make a statement in a home is to engage in fine art. Size and placement will matter whether the home is 1100sq ft or 6000 sq ft.
If you have ever gone to a party and noticed someone across the room wearing the same outfit, you can relate to your home having the same uncomfortable experience. Everyone should figure out what makes them special and express that individual beauty. Fine art can be the instant solution.
