perfectionist
an artful life JAMES SAAVEDRA In every space, it is the details that make all of the difference. Cliché? Yes. True? Absolutely. The key to any successful interior is the building of layers, and art can add sophistication, drama and finesse. While I am not one of those designers who demands that your art be my art—I do have a golden rule when it comes to procuring that finishing touch: Always choose an original over a reproduction. Hold on to your britches Bessie, because originals do not automatically equate expense. For example, one of my clients once purchased a fabulous 5’ x 5’ contemporary painting at an MFA
show of inexpensive graduate work, and I myself, have done the same. Plus, with sites like Etsy and Society 6, there is no excuse for those ubiquitous, framed French posters with that black cat. There is no denying that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but before you go out and drop three Ben Franklins on that black and white landscape at the mall, try and find something original and inspiring. Here are a few of the up-and-coming artists that I would love to add to my art collection right now.