GLOBAL STYLE: JAMES NARES

Hello friends! Cristina from FujiFiles here, and I'm quite sure we all feel the same way about this Lonny living room. I know I had it on my Christmas list - in its entirety.
But for now let's narrow that (lofty) dream down to the two pieces responsible for the room's splash of color: the paintings.
Those vivid brushstrokes are the work of James Nares, a London-born artist, filmmaker, and musician based in New York. His paintings are like strokes of calligraphy, magnified and flowing across large format canvases.
To achieve the look, Nares suspends himself over the canvas in a selfmade harness, and paints one continuous stroke using large brushes he developed himself. 
"I found that brushes are like characters in a way: Each one does a different dance."  
Nares can go through hundreds of attempts before he's satisfied with a particular stroke (his assistant squeegees the paint off the failed attempts). With all of the work and ingenuity that goes into every piece, the final product has definitely earned its place on my art wishlist.
I love the bold movement and color they bring to every interior!

*images via Lonny, House & Garden, Google images

29 comments:

  1. La chica31.1.11

    Gorgeous!!

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  2. Appletree31.1.11

    why can't he do that standing up? just sayin'.

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  3. Luciane at HomeBunch.com31.1.11

    Very interesting! I totally get it! I paint and I just can imagine doing it in the air... He must feel free and he's art feels that way too.

    Love it! This is outstanding!


    xo

    Luciane at HomeBunch.com

    Post of The Day: A Malibu House.

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  4. Fancy House Road31.1.11

    Wow, so much talent. Sometimes, I feel that it's really not fair. ;)

    -Camberley

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  5. pennyrounds31.1.11

    So beautifu! I've definitely had this on my wish list for some time now. They're even more beautiful in person!

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  6. Alcira Molina-Ali31.1.11

    What a wonderful post -- has officially risen to one of my favorites of all time ;)
    I adore Nares' work and that room up top is pretty much my dream living room.
    Cheers, Alcira

    nerochronicles.com

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  7. FABRICOTTI notperfectbutnice31.1.11

    I LOVE that huge ,fluffy pouf in the first picture!!

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  8. Homan Rajai31.1.11

    These are so gorgeous.
    I like the way you posted one horizontally. I think I would want mine hung that way.
    Either way beautiful.

    Best
    muhmamashop

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  9. joelle van dyne31.1.11

    the paintings alone are gorgeous, but even better now that i've seen how they're painted! that is quite a process. and i think the finished product is the kind of great thing that would work with any room or decor.

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  10. designchic31.1.11

    No doubt that fabulous art can make a room...amazing talent!!

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  11. Unknown31.1.11

    Gorgeous!! I love discovering new artists so thankyou for sharing!

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  12. Unknown31.1.11

    Added to my wish list. Would add such a beautiful addition to color to any room!

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  13. Karena31.1.11

    Cassandra how fabulous I love his art and his style, whoa!

    Do Come and enter my amazing giveaway from Splenderosa! You will love it!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  14. Unknown31.1.11

    Fabulous bold pieces. I'm drooling! So nice to know more about this artist.

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  15. Keighley@FancyHouseRoad31.1.11

    Now that's a simple piece of artwork that packs a serious PUNCH! Gorgeous and such a great idea for adding color to any space.

    keighley

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  16. Claudia Lane31.1.11

    Amazing stuff!!! :))

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  17. Concrete Jungle31.1.11

    That first room is perfection. I love his work!

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  18. erika @ small shop31.1.11

    This is way cool! Thank you for sharing his technique. Truly inventive.

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  19. Unknown31.1.11

    I was just perusing my current copy of Veranda and saw one of his pieces in the foyer of a home by Jan Showers. How timely!

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  20. Wedding Planning31.1.11

    Fantastic!! Good job...I loved it

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  21. Nicole Craven31.1.11

    wow, i just found this blog and already am loving it! im a new follower on your bloglovin account!! thanks for the inspiration

    www.lovelyinfluence.com/

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  22. Amber B (Simple Dwellings)1.2.11

    I love the interiors and the art! I love how one big statement, like this art, can make a huge impact in a space! The Lonny mag is great!

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  23. Anonymous1.2.11

    cool interior design!

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  24. Unknown1.2.11

    I think that look so fun...I would like to try that sometime! Maybe I could paint better that way :)

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  25. Fargerike Dagny1.2.11

    His work is seriously amazing! Love it!!

    xx
    d

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  26. TERI REES WANG1.2.11

    Acrobatic Art and Eco-Disco chic!!!

    So smart.

    Cheers!

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  27. Laura Trevey2.2.11

    I am impressed, but even more impressed by the process!! Very cool ~

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  28. Lisa Gilmore-Sarnowski2.2.11

    COLOR + PATTERN = LOVE!



    beinspiredliveinspired.blogspot.com

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  29. Katy3.2.11

    Wow his work is amazing! I love all the bright colors! They remind me of Theordora & Callum scarves, bold prints with global inspirations. Check it out on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdcWAtF4J3Q

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