Upping our Art Factor

Ever since visiting Trey and Melanie last fall and admiring all of the art they have accumulated from their trips and vacations over the past few years, Jason and I decided that we need to up our art factor. We have a few original pieces, but most of our stuff is just from Kirkland's or Marshall's, etc. Not that there is anything wrong with that, but it does seem to lack the individuality that Trey and Melanie's house abounds. So, over the past couple of months, we've tried to make a conscientious effort to be on the lookout for a few good pieces.  

We lucked out at Christmastime when Jason's aunt gifted each of her nephews with one of her original watercolors.  We picked a floral piece that goes especially well with our new quilt.  We moved the photography by Jason's mom and the custom silhouette by this guy to the other side of the room.

We've also added a few new pieces to our living room.  We picked up the bike clock on our Hill Country trip.  (Not original, but cute nonetheless.)  I found the wrought iron cross at a gas station of all places.  I also framed a picture of my paternal grandfather reading with his grandmother. 

We still have a ways to go, but it's been a fun process.  Houston has some talented artists.  We bought this sketch for Jason's brother after I met the artist a local art market.  Last night we went to Artopia; my favorite art of the night was actually by a few of the local street artists, which isn't exactly something you can purchase.  We're also thinking about buying one of the pictures we saw the other night at Bohemeo's. 

Hmm... maybe I'll just be inspired by my Artsy Fartsy Pinterest Board and make something myself.  :)