ELIZABETH GARAT
Florentine Venetian Somewhere in Spain  Anatolia detail of Anatolia Anatolia in living room setting Trekking Toward Treasure at Samarkand Côte d’Azur detail of Côte d’Azur Tapestry Color Field: Ochre, Fern, Cobalt, Earth Spice Merchant
COLOR and TEXTURE
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My contemporary/non-representational paintings explore Place in another way. These paintings are born of my listening to world music, and my musings on faraway places- cultures other than my own, ancient and modern. The emphasis here is on on pattern and texture. For color inspiration I find color combinations in the natural world and I look to the palettes of other cultures-- in architecture, artifacts, textiles and topography.

I enjoy designing and painting custom contemporary pieces for private residences. We meet, I get a sense of the space, we discuss your preferences. I then paint a small scale version of my design idea(s) to present to you. Following your approval, I create your original art. Artwork custom designed for your home, brings a homeowner special joy and fulfillment.
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