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Inspiration: Andrew Wyeth's Color Palette

Feb 26, 2010

{Short & Sweet Friday}

The weekend is here! I can say that because I'm posting this way late in the day. And if you're still at work, I know you've already mentally checked out. I have a number of exciting projects happening now and well, the blog takes a back seat to clients.

Meanwhile, some dear friends of ours (Hi, Tim and Lisa!) are spending the day at the Greenville County Museum of Art in South Carolina, where a large body of Andrew Wyeth's work is on permanent display. "Andrew Wyeth: The Greenville Collection" includes thirty-five paintings from every major period of Wyeth's career. So I thought I'd provide a late-day visual rest from the digital haze with a few of Wyeth's interior paintings.

Using An Artist's Work as inspiration for a Home Color Palette

I've long been a fan of Wyeth's work, and his palette has influenced the color plan inside my house. He's a master of neutrals, creating a full, though restrained, spectrum without resorting to saturation. It allows intense color to be a sensory surprise when it makes its rare appearance. Greys, browns, and whites are the anchors of his palette. Variations are muted and beautiful. The effect may be too somber for some, but it feels right to me. And just like in Groundhog Day (second image below), when the sun shines through the windows there's no denying the warmth and depth of his color palette.

Using a favorite artist as inspiration for your home's color palette can create continuity and flow, and it makes color decisions that much easier. If you're having trouble finding a palette that feels right, don't look at your walls. Look at art. —Diane

Big Room by Andrew Wyeth

Groundhog Day by Andrew Wyeth

Her Room by Andrew Wyeth

Turtleneck by Andrew Wyeth

Wind from the Sea by Andrew Wyeth

TAGS: andrew wyeth artist interior room paintings color palette home space color scheme inspired by wyeth

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