Casart® Coverings
Casart Coverings are original hand-painted, custom-printed, designer, removable and reusable wallcoverings. Artists inspired and created.
The Hand
The hand is versatile instrument not only for gesture, waiving goodbye for instance but also for artistic element. I was surprised to find these in my Bon Apetit magazine, which I acquired after Domino went defunct. Great magazine, by the way. We’ve already made Thai Seafood Chowder and it was excellent. I’m wondering if these hands were painted by Guido Daniele. I first found his incredible painted hand artwork on Lost at E Minor. We had to say goodbye to our marketing folks, which has been a long time coming but a necessary and stressful business decision. Time to wave goodbye, wish everyone well and move forward. Good news, however,…
Églomisé
I didn’t know this technique had a name but it’s called églomisé. It’s the process of removing and/or painting over the silvering from the back of a mirror to produce a print, figurative patterning and or simulating an aging process. I was struck by the coral prints on these mirrors used by interior designer Amanda Nesbit in the Ocean 3 Showhouse, featured in Traditional Home’s March issue. They come from Soicher Marin but I wish I knew more. I really like the colors she used as well. That hint of pink is a nice softening touch that just seems to marry these lime, beige and purple colors perfectly. Oh, by…
Feeling Philosophical @ Business
Here are some valuable links to somewhat philosophical takes on the creative process of art business. Learning from these sights can save you a lot of time and money when you’re launching a new business in any field. 1) The method of graphic metaphor as branding: http://www.customercrossroads.com/customercrossroads/2008/03/when-metaphors.html 2) Questions to ask about your audience and creating an audience: http://escapetoinfinity.blogspot.com/2008/12/audience.html 3) Networking on Facebook: http://www.brooklynrail.org/2009/03/artseen/the-art-world-on-facebook-a-primer –I’ve learned this from my sister and business partner, Lindsey, who manages our open-group Facebook page for casart coverings. It is extremely helpful to use this platform to network with others to get your message out and in the process gain free exposure. Plus, it’s way…
