Here we go again~suuuper glad it’s Friday and I will be sleeping in this weekend! (at least until 9…does anyone else agree that counts as sleeping in?)

This next artist is best known for his Pop Art, and although I do not know him personally, I would LOVE to meet him;) I am inspired by his work more than ever this month. Dine, a native of Cincinnati, Ohio…90 miles from my home town, was a high school art teacher prior to becoming a full-time painter and sculptor. I even read that he dappled in performance art and poetry, thus was known around town as a Renaissance man.

I HEART texture and pastel.

Four hearts are better than one!

Next Saturday, I am participating in an art show, February 11. called I Art You.

I will be exhibiting my jewelry collection and wearable art. YOU are invited!

Thank you so much for your blog love and support!

P.S. I still have Michelle and Rob’s kitchen pics to show you, but I think I’m going to wait until next week.

Happy Monday everybody! I hope this next home tour takes the edge off of your Monday and leaves you feeling laid back and inspired.

Are you ready for a tour of Michelle and Rob’s mid-century modern space?

I met Michelle while working on the faculty of the Brentwood Art Center. Having Michelle as a good friend, I got to be a part of the design process firsthand because we both tend to obsess over all things design! As you enter their Santa Monica home the open-plan living and dining room is very inviting. Michelle chose all the paint colors and trim carefully considering the creams and whites to brighten and lighten the living space. Another great addition was her choice of a white modern fan.

The walnut dining table along with the white Modernica chairs offer great contrast and mid century modern living. I was lucky enough to catch the afternoon sunshine there with the curtains blowing in the breeze.

Here is Michelle at home in the room! I have always wanted to get one of these spine bookshelves too because they take up little visual space and hold plenty of books.

Throughout the home, you can not help but notice Michelle’s collection of fine art. As you may remember from Friday that Michelle is an illustrator and art instructor. Her creative space is clean and inspired from the vignette at her desk…

to the canvas at her work space. By the way, she is currently working on a watercolor dollhouse illustration, which I’ll be sure to share with you, when she finishes. I’m intrigued by the original sketch.

Clever styling and unique lighting adds charm throughout the space.

As graceful and clean as the studio space is nothing could be a cooler counterpart than Rob’s man cave. Where Rob intermingles toys, videos, games, and his first piece of self-painted of original art. How appropriate for him to have loft space above the studio where he can showcase his collection of action figures.

I know it has all been amazing to soak in, so I will leave you with just these. What are some of your favorite things about their Santa Monica space?

Later this week, check back in as I vow to post bonus pictures of kitchen appliances and stylish accessories- you will not want to miss!

It’s Fine Art Friday again and this time I’ve finished an Owl painting turned Owlentine (Owl painting + Valentine..hehe) You can buy them in packs of 3. All are a combination print on watercolor paper with hand painted washes and detailing. They come in a crystal clear bag to be collected or traded as a small art pieces. They fit photo frames perfectly. Larger prints are available if you contact me  at hilary.hahn@pinkpianos.com.

I paid a visit to my friend Michelle’s place yesterday. She does beautiful illustrations and paintings. This is one of the pieces that I had the pleasure of seeing.

I am especially drawn to the colors and playfulness of the piece. I can picture both of our artworks in a children’s play area or nursery.

Another reason I can’t wait for Monday (when do I ever say that?) is because I will be sharing a home tour of Michelle’s carefully curated space. Then, you will get to see plenty more art pieces by Michelle whose mom is also a painter. I am having so much fun editing her home pictures today because everything is so modern and pretty.

Any great plans or gallery openings that I should see this weekend in LA? Please inspire me to get out of the house:)

See you on Monday! xx

Fine art hopefully finds it’s way into every influential interior design.

This is a quick study using ink and watercolors. I felt the urge to experiment with ink through movement and a bit of abstraction.

Wishing you a fun and carefree weekend ahead!

You may be wondering where I have been, (lately I am reading more). I have some book recommendations, if you are looking for pure fiction!

I am working on a wood panel artwork for an art benefit December 10th. The event called 11 x 11 is a fundraiser for the arts and is created by Michelle Berc of CreateFixate.

These inky watercolors by Lourdes Sanchez have been right up my alley. Watercolor is a medium that never fails to appeal to me. There is something about it’s aqueous quality that I just love.

I have abundant projects and ideas I hope to materialize over the following months, some involving watercolor.

Which one is your fave?

It’s been quite a busy week, but there is a new print in my shop!

And I couldn’t resist sharing a link to the glowhouses, that I made at Edy’s bridal shower. They will be the centerpieces for her upcoming wedding. All the ladies had a beautiful day sculpting these, and I can’t wait to see the finished product once it is glazed and kiln fired.

Last weekend, I attended my friend, Edy’s amazing bridal shower and a new idea came to me!

While getting ready…I realized I had yet to create a card for the gift. I have hundreds of gray tags leftover from our Save the Date. I decided to make something that was artwork and a card combined.

I love how it looks tied with simple twine around a white box.

Soon high resolution inkjet prints of these gift tags will be offered in my Etsy shop. I’m thinking packages of six.

Plus, I’m getting butterflies (literally) from this design contest, we just entered…more on that tomorrow!

Two more days until I reunite with the crew and the decorating for Coachella officially begins! I have been able to paint for some exciting artists this time around and I am especially looking forward to seeing Angus and Julia Stone perform live.

I love the whimsy and charm of this photograph, that I found on the French blog, Le Hib (short for le Hiboo, “The Owl”). The brother/sister duo belts out enchanting lyrics with feeling.

When I heard this song…

I couldn’t help but think about which songs to play for our wedding.

Here is a peak at the artwork that I have created for this group!

Did I mention that similar to last year…I am working on 19 other paintings?!

For those of you not headed to the Coachella Fest, I promise lots of photos and backstage pics! Wish me luck out there…if I run into you, let’s hang out:)

On Saint Valentine’s Day, historically people wrote messages or recited poems to signify their affection for each another.

Hand made cards were written on decorative paper and often contained a romantic poem. These early cards were decorated with lace, pressed flowers or ribbons to increase their beauty. This tradition carried on through to the 1600s.

I have been saving this papel picado for a few months now, my friends Mark and Sara buy it in Oaxaca, Mexico. Isn’t it fun?

I hope your Valentine’s Day brings something sweet:)