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Using Contemporary Art Prints in Your Home

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  Painting by Ligia Fiedler  Painting by Ligia Fiedler If you’re looking for an inexpensive way to add style to your home, you mat want to consider contemporary art prints. By hanging these prints of your favorite images and paintings, you can not only add color to your favorite rooms, but also add a focal point for those who enter the room. With contemporary art prints , you can do wonders for any room of the house, without having to spend a lot of money in the process. The most obvious place to hand contemporary art prints is in your living room or great room. Since this is the area where most of your entertaining will take place, it’s the idea place to begin redecorating. Here are some steps that you should take in order to choose the right print for your home: • Look at your room right now to see where you might want to hang a print. If it’s a large space that needs to be filled, you will need a larger print and vice versa for a smaller space. • See what o

CARVED WOOD | Photography by Ligia Fiedler

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Photos of amazing wood sculptures, wooden carved doors, teak doors,  taken in the South of France : in Menton, Antibes and Villefranche-sur-Mer  and in Romania, in Cluj-Napoca, etc. Antibes, French Riviera - Cote d'Azur, France Antibes, French Riviera - Cote d'Azur, France  Cluj-Napoca, Romania Antibes, French Riviera - Cote d'Azur, France Antibes, French Riviera - Cote d'Azur, France Antibes, French Riviera - Cote d'Azur, France  Menton, French Riviera - Cote d'Azur, France   Menton, French Riviera - Cote d'Azur, France Villefranche-sur-Mer, French Riviera - Cote d'Azur, France

TEXTURES | Photography by Ligia Fiedler

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Photos of amazing textures, taken in the South of France :

Cannes - Monte Carlo - BIZARRE| Photography by Ligia Fiedler

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Life is a bizarre abstract painting... If you enjoy the abstract and bizarre, here are some amazing, one of a kind photos, taken in different cities of Europe: Cliquer sur l'image pour l'agrandir ! Cannes Monte Carlo  

Fashion Sketches

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Some old fashion croquis (2003 -2004)

The Astrological Sun Sign Aquarius The Water Carrier Of The Western Zodiac

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Using the tropical zodiac system people born between January 20th and February 19th are known by their Sun Sign Aquarius the Water Carrier and are associated with the constellation Aquarius .  The Element of the Aquarius sign is Air and the color of Aquarius is Turquoise . The star-stone of Aquarius is Turquoise and the astrological symbol for Aquarius represents waves of water. The Sun Sign opposite of Aquarius the Water Carrier is Leo the Lion and the metals of the Aquarius sign are brass and platinum. Aquarius is ruled by the Planet Saturn and is defined as a masculine-positive extroverted sign. Aquarius is the eleventh sign of the zodiac and the quality of Aquarians is fixed. The traits and characteristics most commonly attributed to Aquarians are loyal friendship and honesty and they are also known for their inventive and intellectual abilities . Generally speaking the people of the Aquarius sun sign are often easygoing and humanitarian with a playful free spirited outlook.

Furniture Painting

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  Professionally painted furniture can add extra life to your home and bring together the colors of your room.  Cabinet painting, dressers, antique armoires, or painted wooden chairs can make ordinary to extraordinary living space without having to replace expensive furniture.

Why We Love Abstract Art

As a professional artist, I am passionate about art and how I can use it to express myself. I also have a passion for nature so in my abstract art paintings I combine the two. I believe that abstract art is the art of the future as it conveys a message to the observer. In my experience, and I hear this from my customers all the time, people are drawn to the vibrant colors and shapes. A piece of artwork needs to resonate with the observer for that person to want to have it displayed in their home. The painting needs to ‘ring a chord’ deep within, to hold that ‘special something’, that ‘je ne sais quoi’.  Abstract art can be a mystery, as people don’t know why they are drawn to a piece, it just IS right for them. Color and shape play an important part in the overall design of the abstract piece.  Some people say that abstract art is ‘easy art’ or they say ‘a child could do that !’, playing down the greatness of the abstract work. However, most abstract art is inspired work that is

Home Improvement Loans – for Home Improvement or Expansion Works

Home improvement loans, a sub-type of personal loans , are meant for home expansion or enhancement works like new room, kitchen upgrades, bathroom fittings, new furniture, wooden floors, garden landscaping, etc. Choose from the following sub-types of home improvement loans: Secured home improvement loan , designed for homeowners and property owners, is popular for its maximum benefits characteristics Unsecured home improvement loan , designed for tenants, home owners, property owners and people living with their parents, like students, is popular for its ‘no collateral’ feature A secured home improvement loan, as the name suggests, can be availed by offering collateral against the loan amount. The advantages of opting for this sub-type are – quick attention, high credit limit, competitive low APR, flexible payback terms and negotiable loan conditions. However, a secured home improvement loan has one risk and one limitation. The risk is collateral seizure, i.e., in case of rep

Home Improvement Loans: Renovation to Fetch More Equities Value

Men and women value their home the most as home to them is the most assuring and comfortable place under the sky. It is said that construction works for a home do never end. Homeowners always find jobs for renovation of their home. On the other hand, financial constraints are as real as anything. Home improvement loans are, therefore, very important. Homeowners may decide to bring about small or great changes in their home. This decision depends on necessity and thoughts of the persons concerned. The borrowers use home improvement loans in different ways. The citizens of Australia apply for home improvement loans for the following reasons: a) Repairing works 1) Sewer repairs 2) Plumbing repairs 3) Roofing repairs 4) Safety repairs b) Renovation c) Addition of any new room d) Landscaping e) Construction of swimming pool or such things for luxuries Home improvement loans are available in two variants: secured and unsecured. The borrowers can apply for home improv

Secured Home Improvement Loans - Aim your own house

Do you want make your house superior then the best solution can be secured home improvement loans. These finances help you to get out of your harms. You can be a victim of late payments, arrears, bankruptcy, foreclosures and defaults, but that still does not stop you from availing a mortgage. These funds only vary when it comes to interest rates. If you are tainted by a bad credit history then the interest rates will be elevated. Hence, in order to avoid paying a high interest rate you ought to take the proposal to mend your bad credit score. There are certain basics which have to be fulfilled for availing secured home improvement loans scheme. These prerequisites comprise UK citizenship, above the age of 18, solid bank account and a fixed source of income. Compare homeowner loans have been made available in the secured and the unsecured form. In the secured form, you have to place collateral. This form is beneficial for homeowners. A sum ranging from £500 to £100000 is grant