A Timeless Trend: Bright & Light
Brighten Your Day
Casey Langteau’s work is easily recognizable thanks to her signature impasto-impressionism strokes and the brightness of her paintings! Today we are going to dig into the the brightness and lightness of her work by examining the color white in respect to art and interior design!
first, let’s talk about what’s trending in interior design:
Modern interior decor trends reflect the ideals and desires of the times. In an ever complicated world, people are opting for serene, calming design choices. This trend is characterized by the abundant use of white and is complimented by muted, earthy tones like beige, ivory, and gray in home design.
Now, let’s talk about why Light works:
If you're looking to accent a neutral space with art, white-forward works are an excellent choice. These paintings are characterized by a predominantly soft color palette, where colors are mixed heavily with white, with brighter pops of color used sparingly throughout. The benefit of using white-heavy paintings in a neutral space is that they provide visual interest without overwhelming the room. They add texture and depth, while still maintaining a sense of calm and serenity.
Casey mixes whites into her palette liberally resulting in the soft, cool paintings we love. In her work, Casey’s heavy use of white paint symbolizes light, serenity, and goodness. She also has created various spiritual paintings where the white paints signify holiness, divinity, and spiritual purity.
Finally, How to pick the best scene for your space:
When selecting white-heavy paintings, it's important to consider the style and mood of your space. If your space is modern and minimalist, you may want to choose abstract paintings with clean lines and architectural detail, such as Casey’s The Classic, Got the Spins, It’s A Wonderful Ride, or City In Bloom. If your space is more traditional, you may want to choose a landscape, think Revival On The River, It’s Been A Long, Long Time, and The Weekend Waits For You or an organic or structured subject with a soft, romantic feel, such as, Easy As One Two Three, Three’s A Crowd, Her Highness, or Second Line.
Art is a beautiful view; Decorate with work that’s bright
Luckily, any of casey’s work will lighten your space
We hope y’all found these useful, or at the very least interesting! Next time you’re in the gallery, see if you can pick out where some of Casey’s inspirations and techniques came from!