The Art Base (formerly the Wyly Art Center) was created in 1996 with the goal to expose people of all ages to creative expression and to help develop a connection between people and art. It is located in Basalt, Colorado and serves as a creative hub for the community of the Roaring Fork Valley. The Art Base offers programs to people of any age, access to galleries and free community events.  


The importance of introducing children to art at a young age is pivotal for development and The Art Base strives to make this possible. According to a study conducted by PBS exposing children to art at an early age helps them to develop motor skills, language development, decision making, visual learning, intuitiveness and cultural awareness. All of which are of utmost importance to a developing child.


Some of the wonderful programs that The Art Base offers includes after school programs, Summer/Winter art camps, adult programs, afternoon art, "Sunday Crafternoons", teen internships as well as private art lessons

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Look Studio is a proud supporter of The Art Base. For more information and to register for The Art Base programs or to become a member visit theartbase.org

 

When you look at one of my pieces of art, do you find yourself wondering, “What is this?” or “Where was this taken?” Part of my process is taking something old and photographing an intriguing aspect of it that creates a completely new piece of art and new perspective. Take a look behind the macro lens and peek inside the process of what I start with and how it evolves to artwork for your home.

This glass tray was photographed to create the piece “Alchemy”



The bow tie on the little kitty match holder is the subject of the piece “Panthera Onca (Jaguar)”



This is a little hand made log cabin that someone made into a night light. The little piece of glass by the door is about 1” x 2” (very difficult to photograph because it is so small) and it became “My Heart’s on Fire”



Here are two images from a recent exhibit at the Main Street Gallery in Grand Junction, CO. We had the antique pieces on hand to display next to the pieces of art. A great experience for guests to see up close.

  

 

To make shopping for art easier we've developed an interactive online tool that allows you to easily view any of Look Studio's artwork within a room, and then scale the size of that art up or down to your liking! 
Use it to explore what kind of statement you'd like to make in your room or to create a custom-sized piece that fits your wall perfectly.

You may be surprised just how macro Look Studio abstract photography can get!

Here's how it works:


The scaling tool can be found on each pricing page throughout lookstudio.net. To find a pricing page click on a piece of art then click "choose size and price" and you're ready to start experimenting! 

Try the tool out here or start shopping for artwork via Look Studio's latest images or complete portfolio.
 

I adore minimalist decor with its modern, open, airy spaces, free from clutter and disorder.  Fashioning a minimalist space that has personality, originality and impact, without losing its understated allure can be difficult.  This is where a picture says it all.  Art is the accessory that does not infringe on your living space, providing interest without covering your tables, counters or furniture.  Additionally, art can break the minimal palette rule without interrupting the overall minimalism of the décor.  Take a look at these “before and after” shots and notice how the artwork draws you into the space…

  

  

  

Here is a great article from decoist.com showing a variety of minimalist interiors paired with art: Minimalist Art For Your Home

Enjoy!

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