Leonardo da Vinci - A Biography of the Renaissance Man
December 13, 2007
Leonardo Da Vinci was born on April 15, 1452, in Vinci, Italy. It is uncertain that Vinci, just west of Florence, was the actual birthplace and it is often debated that perhaps he was born in a farmhouse in Anchiano. Nevertheless, Vinci claims the prestigious title of the birthplace of Leonardo Da Vinci. Leonardo did not author an autobiography; therefore, what little is know of his early life has been gathered from tax records and other documents of the period. What is known is that he was the illegitimate son of Ser Piero da Vinci and a woman who is only known by her first name, Catrina. It... Read more »
Crucial Role of Original Artwork in Interior Design
November 6, 2007
Art can create so many different moods. It’s a tool for creating the ’set’ of your home. I always try to use original art in my design work. It has a fresh, authentic energy that brings the level of the interior design upward and forward. Sometimes I start with a piece of artwork; other times I complete a job and I’ve already done the color work, but the artwork can add a focal point, like a spark that helps pull the fabrics and finishes together. I try and help my clients broaden and add depth to their art collections. I think the collection is more interesting if it’s... Read more »
