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One simple decorating tip I always share
When people think about choosing artwork, they often focus on finding something they love.
That's important, but there's another step that's just as valuable.
Take a few minutes to measure.
A wall that looks large can sometimes call for a surprisingly substantial artwork, while a smaller space may feel more balanced with a different size altogether. Taking measurements before you decide helps you imagine how the artwork will actually live in your home.
If you've had your eye on my artwork remember that some works are available in multiple sizes, making it easier to find the right fit for your space.
You can explore everything here:
Happy Decorating,
TERANCE
Large Black and Gray Gradient Vase
Large Red and Gray Gradient Vase
Red Orange and Brown Sculptural Vessel
Black and Gray Gradient Vase with Texture
Dark to Light Blue Gradient Vessel
Before you hang your next artwork…
One of the questions I'm asked most often is where a particular artwork should go.
The answer usually isn't just about the wall. It's about the light.
Natural light changes throughout the day, and even the bulbs we use indoors can dramatically change how colors, contrast, and texture are experienced. An artwork that feels one way in the morning can take on an entirely different character in the evening.
If you're considering artwork from my collection, I always encourage people to think about the room as a whole. Where will you see it most often? What kind of light fills that space? Those little details can make a surprising difference.
You can browse the gallery here and explore available sizes and options:
Have a great rest of your week,
TERANCE
Matte Black and Grey Undulating Sculpted Vessel
Sculpted Blue Bowl with Texture
Blue and Dark Blue Sculpted Bowl with Handles
Matte Light Blue and Black Gradient Sculpted Vessel
So, what personality has this season decided on?
Some seasons seem to move at full speed.
The calendar fills up. Plans stack on top of plans. Before you know it, you're wondering where the last few weeks went.
Other seasons feel completely different. Slower. Quieter. More reflective. The kind that leaves room for wandering, reading, daydreaming, or simply sitting still for a little while.
What's interesting is how quickly our homes begin to mirror the pace we're living at. The things we surround ourselves with often become small reminders of what matters most in that particular chapter.
Sometimes that means energy and inspiration. Sometimes it means calm and breathing room.
Whatever kind of season you're having right now, your space should feel like it belongs to you.
Take a look through the gallery and see what feels right for this moment.
Wishing you the best season yet,
TERANCE
Black and Gray Gradient Incised Vase #8
What following an independent artist actually means
World Social Media Day feels like a good moment to say something that does not get said enough.
When you follow an independent artist, you are not just adding to a feed. You are participating in something that did not exist not long ago, a direct line between the person making the work and the person it belongs to (or is browsing for now).
That relationship is worth something. The artists you follow get to keep working partly because people like you stayed curious. And you get something in return that a retail experience rarely offers; a real sense of who made the work, why they made it, and what comes next.
If you have been following along for a while and have not yet spent time in the gallery, this is a good week for it. And if you have friends who love art and do not know where to find independent work worth collecting, sending them this way is one of the better introductions you could make.
Thanks for being here,
TERANCE
Your art belongs to you, not your walls
A lot of people put off collecting because they rent. The thinking makes sense on the surface. Why invest in something for walls you do not own?
But art does not belong to a wall. It belongs to you. It moves when you move. It looks right in the next place, too, and the one after that. If anything, renting is a reason to be more intentional about what you collect because what you choose has to matter enough to keep making the journey.
The gallery is below whenever you are ready to find something worth carrying forward.
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Until next time,
TERANCE