David Rivera Art  dcrartcommissions.artspan.com

My friend, David is a local artist. 

I went to an art exhibit of his in Lambertville, NJ one time.  I got to see his art and I loved this painting.  I felt like I could literally reach out and grab the bread.  My husband and I love our wine and this piece jumped off the canvas at me.  I had to have it.  Someone already owned the piece so I purchased this print and had it framed at the local framing store.  It matches perfectly in my hallway and I enjoy it every time I go up and down the stairs.

I like that I support a friend and his work and that I have something from the community that means something to me.  My husband and I got engaged in Napa Valley and we are going on our third trip there this summer.  

David Rivera

Here are some other amazing images I enjoy of David's......

Portraits-

I believe that this is David's sister.  The skin and the lighting are so detailed!

This image of the lab has tremendous detail.  

Still Life-

This image does not at all do justice to the beauty of the piece when it is seen in person.  It looks more like a photograph than oil on wood.

David commissions work so if you have a photo of something you love or a picture of something, he will paint it for you.  I plan to have him paint an image I have kept over the years of a dawn in Napa.

Starting to redecorate the ugly guest bedroom

I always try to do some sort of home decorating project when my husband goes fishing for a long weekend with his buddies.  Last week, I bought a new duvet and a new duvet cover from Serena and Lily.  It is a combination of corals and blues and I am looking forward to matching other pillows, trim, paint, etc.

Serena and Lily

Love the palette because it is bright but calming at the same time.  It isn't too bright or overwhelming.  I do not think I am going to paint the walls in this coral color but probably a shade of blue of some kind.

I plan to go to Calico Corners today to search for some other colors and prints that will compliment this comforter.  I do not have a swatch so I took a photo with my phone.  I can hold up the photo to some of the potential fabrics while i am shopping.  I don't want to make a mistake and order pillows or trim that don't match.  

I am not going for a completely "matching" room here.  I want to mix patterns and colors so I am going to purposely look for other patterns and shades of coral and blue.  I am going to keep within the shades of white, blue and coral though.