sometimes, a greater impact can be made when you take things away. take art for instance — a single, simple piece of artwork can speak volumes all on its very own. its negative space can be jarring, and eye-catching all on its very own. and so affordable, too — one of something is less expensive than lots, right? i think starting small with something you truly love can be the best way to start collecting art, and if it never grows beyond that one precious piece, c’est la vie — it will speak to you, and in the end that’s all that really matters when it comes to something so subjective as art.
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Thank you, Victoria! I agree with you on simplicity!
This post has such a lovely atmosphere to it. A little darkness is so powerful.
This post couldn’t come at a better time for me. After a month long road trip in nature, I came home to a house i couldn’t stand! Too many things! I’ve spent this past week majorly decluttering and these photos are encouragement to keep going.. they are a gorgeous reminder of why LESS is more. I love what you said about the negative space around artwork. Thank you for your constant inspiration.
i’m so happy to hear that, valerie! thank you so much!