
Color samples and sketches: how artists build the foundation for strong paintings
Behind every strong painting is a quiet preparatory work: color samples and sketches. When we at Artiley visit studios – and when we ourselves quality-assure motifs for our canvas paintings...

The Artist's Palette: How Color Mixing Shapes the Final Result
Ask ten artists about the secret behind a work that feels “alive” and you’ll get a recurring answer: the palette. How colors are mixed – physically on the palette and...

Watercolor on canvas: techniques and tips for unique works of art
Watercolor on canvas: techniques and tips for unique works of art Watercolor and canvas sound like a contradiction – one loves water and absorbent surfaces, the other is often treated...

Fusion style in the home: combining cultural influences with art
Fusion style is not about collecting souvenirs; it is about creating a sophisticated conversation between expressions from different cultures. When we at Artiley help clients find paintings that work in...

Retro-inspired interior design: how to choose paintings that take you back to the 50s and 60s
Retro-inspired interior design: how to choose paintings that take you back to the 50s and 60s There's something liberating about the design language of the 50s and 60s: the optimism,...

Bedroom decor with paintings that promote relaxation and tranquility
Bedroom decor with paintings that promote relaxation and tranquility There are few rooms where the choice of wall art makes as much of a difference as the bedroom. Here, the...

Art for the living room: create a visual centerpiece that lasts over time
Art for the living room: create a visual centerpiece that lasts over time A visual focal point in the living room is not about letting one painting dominate everything, but...

Harmony in the room: how to choose color combinations in art that tie the interior together
Harmony in a room is rarely about a single color – it’s the interplay of hues, undertones, and materials that make the whole thing come together. As curators of wall...

Spring colors in the home: how to choose wall art that reflects the seasonal palette
Spring colors in the home: how to choose wall art that reflects the seasonal palette When the light returns, it’s not just the view outside the window that changes –...