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Wallpaper Wednesdays 29 | Artist Feature - Laura Fedorowicz
Wallpaper Wednesdays 29 | Artist Feature - Laura Fedorowicz

Wallpaper Wednesdays had a short hiatus, but have no fear - it's back! This week, I'm featuring Laura Fedorowicz, a Canadian artist that I came across on Instagram. She makes the most vibrant pieces of art that have a soft and feminine feel while also giving off energy and movement.

Wallpaper Wednesdays 29 | Artist Feature - Laura Fedorowicz

Laura's strong use of contrasting colors in vibrant and pastel hues make her art feel very bold, yet soft. Her artwork is perfect for anyone who wants to incorporate color into their home without having to paint the walls. As you can see in the photo above, it accomplishes just that. Her pieces add that perfect modern touch and are filled with abstract patterns, which I can see make any space a happier place because of them.

Wallpaper Wednesdays 29 | Artist Feature - Laura Fedorowicz

I really love Laura's use of color and the color palettes that result from her work. Sometimes it can be intimidating to use so many colors, but she uses them so perfectly well that everything comes together without looking overpowering. The patterns she comes up with - well, I can stare at them all day. And her paint swatches look just as beautiful as her finished pieces. 

Wallpaper Wednesdays 29 | Artist Feature - Laura Fedorowicz
Wallpaper Wednesdays 29 | Artist Feature - Laura Fedorowicz

You can catch Laura running her Etsy shop, Elle and Kay Collection where she sells a wide variety of original modern prints. She also posts regularly on Instagram. Just scrolling through her feed will make you have heart eyes; You'll find beautifully composed pictures of her art and behind the scenes beautiful messes (like above). Isn't it just pretty! She also shares candid moments as an artist and mom of a toddler who knows how to color coordinate with her artwork. Her pup is cute too and can be seen living the good life taking a nap with her art adorned pillow and throw blanket.

Wallpaper Wednesdays 29 | Artist Feature - Laura Fedorowicz

But that's just the beginning for Laura, who is quite the busy-bee. I was really excited to find out that her designs can be found on so many products from gift wrapping paper to home decor. I just about wanted everything I saw! Her recent collaboration with Hedoe Paper (above) will make it hard for anyone to want to rip their packages open. I know I just couldn't see myself destroying such beautiful wrapping paper. 

Laura is also active on Deny Designs, where her art has been placed on home decor, cellphone cases, makeup bags, and more. There's literally pages and pages of amazingness happening with her art. I hope you stop by and check her out and give her a follow, but before you do, below is a short Q & A to get to know her a bit more! She also created four amazing free wallpaper designs for your computer and phone toward the end. Happy downloading!

 

Q & A

DID YOU ALWAYS HAVE A PASSION FOR ART AND WHEN DID YOU START PURSUING IT? 

I have always been passionate about art and design. I can remember re-doing my room at about 10 and going to the paint store, and being so specific about how the room would and should look. The salesperson looked at my mom and said, “She’s going to be an artist”. I spent free time at home painting, and spare periods in high school in the art room creating. After attending OCAD University for Environmental Design, I took a break from creating. I started back up while on maternity leave with my first child and haven’t stopped since. 

WHERE DO YOU FIND INSPIRATION? 

I find my inspiration all over the place. In everyday life, from fashion trends, floral arrangements, pretty skies. I find since I have started creating again, everywhere I look there is inspiration. (and it is a lovely feeling!) 

WHAT MEDIUMS DO YOU USE? 

I stick to acrylics currently, adding detail in ink when needed. When I first started creating again I used water colors, and I am so itching to play with oil paint. I think my abstracts would be so delicious in the texture that oils bring! 

IN THREE WORDS, HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE OF ART? 

Enthusiastic, Bright, Feminine 

DO YOU LISTEN TO MUSIC WHILE CREATING ART? IF SO, WHAT’S ON YOUR PLAYLIST?

Yes, always. A wide mix, Justin Bieber, Beyonce, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, Drake, and then on the opposite side….I’m a country girl too, Maren Morris, Clare Dunn, Miranda Lambert and obsessing over Thomas Rhett’s “Tangled Up” currently! Just depends on my mood.

DESCRIBE YOUR MOST TREASURED ART PIECE TO DATE - ONE THAT YOU ARE MOST PROUD OF. 

My Wild and Free Canvas represents a big breakthrough for me. I realized in that painting - that my very own style and developing voice was one to be proud of. Sharing your art with the world in the beginning is a scary thing - this represents moving on from the fear and stepping out - proudly. I have since turned that canvas into a set of art prints, so others can have Wild and Free in their home.

NAME ONE ARTIST YOU ADMIRE. 

Britt Bass - Her color and the feeling in her abstracts are so stunning. 

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO EMERGING ARTISTS?

Just Create. Focus on your creative drive, your need to create, and just keep moving. You will get distracted, you will sometimes feel defeated or stuck. But just keep going. Usually after those down periods, something wonderful comes. You were meant to create exactly what it is you are creating, and no one else can do it how you do. 

WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN FIVE YEARS?

I want to be running a successful online boutique where I can sell not only my own art, but the art and accessories of other artists. I want to curate a shop full of beauty! 

IF YOU COULD BE ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD RIGHT NOW, WHERE WOULD YOU WANT TO BE?

Hawaii. My husband and I went to Hawaii for our honeymoon, and we secretly dream of moving our family there and living a simpler life. 

 

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Wallpaper Wednesdays 14 | Holly Young
Wallpaper Wednesdays 14 | Holly Young

We're featuring another artist this week - this time from Ontario, Canada! Holly's work is pulsing with energy and is very unique. The colors she uses are very vibrant and alive, but with a lot of pastel hues. I really enjoy how her brushstrokes contain different shapes and patterns that are really intriguing to look at. Each piece is so unique from the next, which makes me look forward to seeing what she comes up with next. Her work is far from predictable!

Ena really knows how to spot talent, and I am so glad that she introduced me to Holly's work. Every artist that I meet really inspires me to pick up my paint brush and experiment. Holly has dedicated herself to her passion after a career in interior decorating, and will soon have her works available for purchase on Burrow Home. I hope you get to check out her many other beautiful works. A few of her pieces are available at the end of this post as free wallpapers. We will also have a giveaway with Holly on Instagram in a few weeks. Holly will be giving away some hand painted ornaments, so make sure to follow us so you don't miss out on that. Now, let's get to know Holly!


Q & A 

1. DID YOU ALWAYS HAVE A PASSION FOR ART AND WHEN DID YOU START PURSUING IT? 

I loved drawing as a child & excelled in art classes throughout high school. At University I experimented in my art classes & discovered an interest in watercolour. My work was abstract & full of colour. After graduating with my BFA I attended college where I studied Interior Design. I have always loved interior spaces & thrifting vintage items. I have painted as a hobby for years, doing commissions for friends & family. It wasn’t until a few months ago that I decided I needed to make my passion my career, & just go for it.

2. WHERE DO YOU FIND INSPIRATION? 

The combination of colour, texture, & pattern. My lines & brushstrokes are a dynamic expression of my daily life. Graffiti, interiors, & architectural elements are images I look at when seeking inspiration. 

3. WHAT MEDIUMS DO YOU USE? 

Primarily acrylic, I will often add in latex or spray paint to layer my paintings & create texture. I am planning on a new series this year, that is photo based with epoxy resin. I’m excited to branch out into a new direction & see what it leads to. 

4. IN THREE WORDS, HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE OF ART? 

Colourful, Abstract, Spontaneous

5.  DO YOU LISTEN TO MUSIC WHILE CREATING ART? IF SO, WHAT’S ON YOUR PLAYLIST?

I always have music on, & I definitely have a playlist that gets me moving consisting of Florence & The Machine, Awolnation, & Cold War Kids. If I’m in a mellow mood you’ll probably hear Neil Young, Dawes, The Shins or Temper Trap. The titles of my works are often lyrics, or songs themselves that were playing in the background while I was creating.   

To be continued...

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I hope you snagged all of Holly's beautiful wallpapers! Holly can be found over here: Website | Instagram

For wallpaper updates, sign up for my newsletter in my sidebar or simply follow @hlovelyliving and @cheekybillo on Instagram. Search #cheekyliving where we will be posting when new designs are up and show us which wallpapers you picked.

My Wallpaper Wednesday partner in crime - the lovely, Ena Chahal - can be stalked over here:  Blog | Etsy | Society 6 

A heartfelt thank you to Holly for collaborating with us!

What designs would you like to see next? Share with me in the comments below! 

Disclosure: All designs are original and for personal use. Artists retain rights to all designs and they may not be copied or reproduced in any form or likeness. We love when you share, but please link back to the original post. Enjoy!



Wallpaper Wednesdays 12 | Harriet Hoult
Wallpaper Wednesdays 12 | Harriet Hoult

This week, Ena and I are featuring London based artist, Harriet Hoult! Harriet reached out to me - and I'm so glad she did - because I needed her artwork in my life. What I love about her art is that it has so much depth to it. I could literally stare at her pieces for days and would appreciate her work and never get tired of it if it were displayed in my home. Her work is so colorful as well and contains so many textures, patterns, and details yet to be discovered.

In Harriet's About section on her website, she says,

"I tend not to plan. I have an image in my head as a starting point and I make some makes in the direction of that original idea. Then I feel my way to what the next set of marks will be. It's a moment-by-moment evolving process."

To me, that is so inspiring and it is a common thread that many artists share. I find that intriguing and inspiring. To create something so beautiful from a space of letting go is really amazing, and that's why I admire her work so much. 

Her work also has so much emotion and energy pulsing through it, while others are very soft and calming. I also love how every piece she has evokes a different feeling. 

Explore her work - you'll be so glad you did! She is sharing three beautiful wallpapers at the end of this post, so make sure you grab them, but first, let's get to know her a bit more. 


Q & A 

1. DID YOU ALWAYS HAVE A PASSION FOR ART AND WHEN DID YOU START PURSUING IT? 

I always loved Art at school and I used to get very excited about the Art class each week.  Then I would spend the whole time from the point of the class ending looking forward to the next one.  It was the only time of the week when I felt truly alive and sort of purposeful.  Then at 16 I gave up it completely - I was advised by my teachers that Art was not an academic subject and that it would be sensible career wise to take a more robust subject like History or Politics.  From that point on, I didn't pick up a pencil or paintbrush for many years - until I signed up for an art workshop in Scotland about 7 years ago, and that was probably the beginning of this particular phase and the seed of the work I am now doing. 

2. WHERE DO YOU FIND INSPIRATION? 

My inspiration comes from many places. I am and always have been very driven by aesthetic's  - the things I perceive to be visually beautiful. So really, it is anything that I see that touches that 'beauty spot' within me - whether that's the way two colours interact on a street sign, an old tree stump in the park or a page in a magazine. I also love graphic design and I get very excited when I see what I consider to be a great design piece.  The other thing I am very inspired by is people's stories - I often listen to podcasts like Radio 4's Desert Island Discs as I love hearing successful people talking about themselves, their motivations,  and their lives. 

3. WHAT MEDIUMS DO YOU USE? 

I work mainly with acrylic (both tube and spray paint) and mixed media on paper. I love working on paper because to me it feels really sort of raw and real - I only use very thick textured archival paper.  The mixed media could be anything from oil pastel to string or sand. 

4. IN THREE WORDS, HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE OF ART? 

Abstract, colourful, expressive

5.  DO YOU LISTEN TO MUSIC WHILE CREATING ART? IF SO, WHAT’S ON YOUR PLAYLIST?

I sometimes listen to music but recently I've been listening more to podcasts - as I mentioned earlier Desert Island Discs on Radio 4 is one of my favourites, also Raise Your Hand And Say Yes by Tiffany Han is another one I've tuned into a lot in the last few weeks.   

To be continued...

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Wallpaper Wednesdays 12 | Harriet Hoult
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I hope you snagged one - if not all - of Harriet's beautiful wallpapers! Harriet can be found over at her WebsiteFacebook, TwitterInstagram, Tumblr, and Flickr.

For wallpaper updates, sign up for my newsletter in my sidebar or simply follow @hlovelyliving and @cheekybillo on Instagram. Search #cheekyliving where we will be posting when new designs are up and tag your wallpapers in use to be featured.

My Wallpaper Wednesday partner in crime - the lovely, Ena Chahal - can be stalked over here:  Blog | Etsy | Society 6 

A heartfelt thank you to Harriet for collaborating with us!

What designs would you like to see next? Share with me in the comments below! 

Disclosure: All designs are original and for personal use. Artists retain rights to all designs and they may not be copied or reproduced in any form or likeness. We love when you share, but please link back to the original post. Enjoy!