“When there is no color, there is no energy and if there is no energy there is no life” ~ Caravaggio.
I just finished painting one side of my studio. The colors and style are not for everyone, I am sure. In my home, I am not looking for relaxing colors, I will have enough relaxation when I will be dead, now, in this life, I want colors that will vibrate my existence.
I sit at the computer with this closet door behind me, it used to be white. I was tired of covering the white closet door with a curtain printed in a Paris scene, the Eiffel Tower, and Montmartre stairs, a view of Paris that offered a vicarious traveling pleasure to the audience viewing the videos I produce on various subjects.
I decided to paint colorful fantasy butterflies on this door. I had no previous drawings, photographs or ideas, I just grabbed some colors and brushes, and freehand I composed as if it was music.
I liked what I saw as I progressed in the painting, so much to determine the colors of the wall next to it. Before it was light yellow and it became glittered red with metallic gold stripes.
I continued with the glittered red paint over the door, I thought it needed to be in unison with the wall.
I am showing the door first closed and then opened to the corridor to reveal another mural I painted a few years ago.
The goal of painting my home in a fantasy way was to see another view instead of a simple white wall when the doors are opened. I carried this concept in every room and it feels cheerful. I have a couple of other areas to paint, the fun continues, hoping I will stop before the roof…
This is my entry for Thursday Door Challenge, hosted by Dan Antion. Ciao,
Valentina
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Mar 29, 2022 @ 09:23:46
Brilliant! I support your orientation into colours.
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Mar 29, 2022 @ 16:01:53
Thank you Manja, I do too. Thanks for the visit.
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Mar 28, 2022 @ 01:33:27
Stepping into a different colour scheme every time you walk through a door is a grand idea.
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Mar 28, 2022 @ 06:06:20
Thank you dear, I feel like I turn the pages of a fantasy book when I go from one room to another. Thanks for the visit and the comment.
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Mar 27, 2022 @ 21:00:59
I like the way the painting on the door came out. A nice touch of whimsy🙂
Pat
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Mar 27, 2022 @ 21:05:50
Thank you Pat, I just let myself go and feel free to express myself. Thanks for the visit.
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Mar 28, 2022 @ 01:45:04
My pleasure!
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Mar 27, 2022 @ 20:43:47
Wow great. You make me smile, yes, it is time in life to enjoy colors, passions, nature. Grazie, love what you do
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Mar 27, 2022 @ 21:04:08
Thank you, Kathy. My home is the epitome of my passion for colors. Thanks for the visit and your comment.
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Mar 25, 2022 @ 17:21:57
Wonderful doors, Valentina. I love your colours and your painting is wonderful.
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Mar 25, 2022 @ 18:52:29
Thank you Robbie, the butterflies make me feel happy and creative in my studio. Thanks for the visit.
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Mar 25, 2022 @ 01:50:31
Whimsical and lovely, Valentina!
janet
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Mar 25, 2022 @ 06:05:49
Thank you Janet.
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Mar 25, 2022 @ 00:25:24
Wow! The newly painted door is vibrant ( much better than the plain white door). I like colors too but a lot more subtle and for every colored wall in my home,I have 3 white ones🙂. But, your home is your den- all that matters is you love it and it works for you. Thanks for sharing, Valentina.
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Mar 25, 2022 @ 06:17:12
I live in colors, in the morning I get up happy.
Thanks for the visit and the comment.
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Mar 24, 2022 @ 19:30:08
Fabulous! I LOVE colour and have it in every room. I used to have white walls and then one day, I was awakened by the idea of colour.
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Mar 25, 2022 @ 00:04:14
Good for you, Rebecca, living in colors means to be happier and in tune with nature.
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Mar 25, 2022 @ 19:22:45
I agree wholeheartedly!!! I LOVE your blog!
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Mar 26, 2022 @ 03:30:41
Thank you Rebecca. Create a great weekend.
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Mar 24, 2022 @ 10:27:43
“ The colors and style are not for everyone…” They only have to work for you. I think they are lovely. I really like the border around the door. I think you were right to extend the wall color to include the door. Well done!
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Mar 24, 2022 @ 16:28:34
Thank you Dan. Create a great weekend.
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