Hanging Sculptures?!

I am often asked about where people should display their sculptures.  Sometimes people have a hard time imagining where a 3 dimensional piece should go.  So I thought I would try something new.  Always fun to go down a different path for a bit, stretch your mind some.  I have created a form for a half sculpture, one that will hang on a wall as a 2 dimensional piece of artwork.  However, mine have 'relief'.  They actually come off the wall as if the 3 dimensional sculpture were cut down the middle or center.  Photos below show my first attempt with four pieces currently available from BlueStone Gallery in Philadelphia (267) 773-8114.  Thank you Pam for allowing me the freedom in your space to try something new!

'Reese' 17 H x 6 W, $1600

'Miss Morris' 17 H x 8 W, $1600

'Miss Stewart' 17 H x 8 W, $1600

'Miss Tiffany' 17 H x 8 W, $1600

'Where Should I Put My Sculptures?'

'Miss Victoria 2' and 'Black Rose' enjoying the spectacular decor at the Dancing Bear Aspen

On a recent trip to Bermuda, I had a chance to sit down with the great team responsible for selling my sculptures at the Rosewood Tuckers Point Hotel.  We visited about the busy summer that had just past and reminisced about all the sculptures that went flying out the door!  In an effort to better understand the people who are collecting my work, after all- I don't get to always meet them, I asked Sherry Alvarado to share with me the questions she gets from collectors.  While some guests are interested in reading my bio and others simply ask who I am; many, many of them are looking for suggestions on where to place their sculpture once they get it home.  As some of you know, I have been doing a 'Fantasy Decorating' series in my blog where I pair sculptures with designer decorated interiors to spark ideas on where my sculptures would look best.  (scroll down to see recent posts)  In today's post, I share images of where my sculptures have been placed with other designers and collectors.  Suggestions include: entry hall table, sofa table, coffee table, bedside table, dressing room, bathroom/bedroom vanity, kitchen island, desk..............  What are you suggestions- I would love to hear your thoughts!

'Miss Roselyn' in her new home gracing the bedside table of this elegant bedroom.

'Miss Royal 2' adorns this entertainment bureau.

'Miss Royale' & 'Miss Olivia Rose' enjoy each other's company and the view!  I love these two paired together.

'All Ruffled 2' & 'Saturday in May' act as unique centerpieces.

'Blue Belle' on a cocktail table and 'Rumor' decorating the bar at the Viceroy Snowmass.

Introducing 'Miss Isabella'

Introducing 'Miss Isabella'.  'Miss Isabella' is wearing my favorite tile complimented by beautiful Jade beads at the neckline and wonderful seafoam green plates for the ruffle on the back hem.  I am still in love with this tile.  I have used it repeatedly on several pieces, and my collectors love it also.  This tile is a glass tile with a pearlescent backing.  In different lights it is green, blue or pearl.  I have used it with red and pink as well with great effect.  It is so versatile and compliments many different design styles.  

'Miss Isabella' is on her way to Paladino in Santa Fe, New Mexico.  You may remember from my most recent blog post introducing 'Miss Holmes' below, these pieces are going to be part of a new retail venture in support of   Palliative Care.  I am honored to be part of the new way of fundraising for healthcare.  Stay tuned for updates on Paladino special events and Openings.  My sculptures will be part of a special 'Gallery Crawl' event in July in Santa Fe.  

Today I have chosen various shades of green and blue to continue my Fantasy Decorating Series.  Images and Decorating inspiration are from Country Living Magazine.  You will see what I mean when I say that this tile is so great with so many different styles and colors.  Which one is your favorite?  

I think the bowl on the table might be the same manufacturer of the plates I used at the ruffle!

I enjoy the contrast of the beach cottage above with the snow in this shot of  'Miss Isabella'

I love the beige, light green and white in this room.  'Miss Isabella' would fit right in!

I think the jade beads are such a compliment

On the mantel, on the ottoman, on the table?

The basket weave design on the plates would be perfect with the stripe on those chairs

Introducing 'Miss Holmes'

'Miss Holmes'  17 H x 10 W
$2500

Introducing 'Miss Holmes'.  I found this spring green china through Crate and Barrel , not a usual sleuthing source for me.  However, I really, really liked this modern color of green and the solid outer rim of the plate. Pairing the bright green with white, makes for a cheery sculpture!  'Miss Holmes' is on her way to Santa Fe, New Mexico.  She will be part of a new way of fundraising for Palliative Care.  A new retail venue is opening in a very high end shopping district of Santa Fe, NM.  All proceeds from the sale of merchandise in this very special gift store and art gallery will go to raising funds for patients receiving Palliative Care. I am super excited and flattered to be a part of this new venture.  Be sure to 'Like' me on Facebook and Follow me on Twitter for updates on this project and how it progresses.

 In continuing my 'Fantasy Decorating', I have paired 'Miss Holmes' below with rooms from House to Home in the UK and House Beautiful Magazine  How perfect that House Beautiful's latest issue features homes with green interiors?!  Get inspired and think spring!

Loving the stencils on these walls, reminds me of our friends at Casart Coverings

'Miss Holmes' up close, V-neckline

I think this room was made for 'Miss Holmes'!

'Miss Holmes' from the back showing white beads for 'buttons'

This checkerboard ceiling is divine, 'Miss Holmes' would sit perfectly on that island!

Fantasy Decorating with Aspen Snowmass Dream Home!

Sometimes the best surprises are in our own backyard!  Terry Rogers is a Real Estate Agent here in Aspen, CO.  Terry has a unique philanthropy program with her buyers.  When a home is sold, she donates 5% of the sale to any charity of the buyer's choice.  A long list of all the charities Terry and her clients have contributed to as well as a more full description of the program can be seen here.  I thought it would be fun to do a Fantasy Decorating post with one of the houses Terry currently has listed.  Details and additional photos can be seen here. Good luck Terry, I would love to hear where the charity $$ for this house ends up.

Loving the dark woods in this living space.
'Miss Enchantment 2' would fit right in on the table behind the sofa.

'Miss Enchantment 2'  22 H x 12 W
$3500
Bluestone Gallery, Philadelphia, PA

How luxurious is this bathroom!?!
'Life of the Party' belongs in between the two master sinks.

'Life of the Party'  22 H x 12 W
$3500
Visions West Gallery, Denver, CO

This bedroom would truly be a pleasure to sleep in.
'Eve' could rest perfectly on the side table.

'Eve' 22 H x 16 W
$3500
Carson Art Gallery, Dallas, TX

Fantasy Decorating with Tracery Interiors and House Beautiful Magazine

This is definitely a 'House Beautiful', I just want to move in! What a wonderful job the design team at

Tracery Interiors did with this home in Alabama.  The photography of these spaces is superb and really captures the intimacy of this home.  My sculptures would fit right in- don't you agree!

Wouldn't it be fun to see 'Miss Heather Gray' right on the corner of this over-sized island

'Miss Heather Gray'  22 H x 12 W
$4000.00
Available from E.S. Lawrence Gallery, Aspen, CO

I would love to see a sculpture tucked in under the sconce.

Commission Piece,  17 H X 12 W
Private Collection

'Natalia' would fit right in either on the coffee table or on the mantel.

'Natalia', 12 H x 6 W
$1250.00
Available from Rosewood Tuckers Point Hotel & Spa, Bermuda

Fantasy Decorating- Another Round!

I am eager to feature sculptures that are ready to ship for Christmas!  As we doll up our houses for the holidays, here are some Fantasy Decorating pairings that show pieces available from Rosewood Tuckers Point Hotel & Spa in Bermuda and BlueStone Gallery in Philadelphia.  Imagine having these beauties to enjoy all the year through!

'Miss Olivia Rose'    22 H x 12 W
$2500.00
Available from Rosewood Tuckers Point Hotel & Spa, Bermuda

'Natalia'  12 H x 6 W
$1250.00
Available from Rosewood Tuckers Point Hotel & Spa, Bermuda

'Miss Enchantment 2'  22 H x 12 W
$3500.00
Available from BlueStone Gallery, Philadelphia 

Fantasy Decorating from the pages of Martha Stewart Weddings Magazine

I continue my 'Fantasy Decorating' series with Images from

Martha Stewart Weddings Magazine 

Beautiful table scapes- don't these sculptures make perfect pairings?  Which one is your favorite?  I would love to do commissions of wedding dresses. 

'Miss Whitney'
Available from Carson Art Gallery
Dallas, TX

'Pretty in Pink'
In the Collection of the Joan Katz Breast Center
Bailor All Saints Hospital
Ft. Worth, TX

'Saturday in May'
NFS

Veranda Magazine Inspiration- Take Two!

I return to one of my favorite decorators, John Saladino, featured here in Veranda Magazine.  John has a way with making any room look fresh and yet 'lived in'.  I never feel as though his designs are stuffy and I always feel like I could walk right in and sit down.  He has a painterly way with decorating and the lighting is  dramatic, as if in a film.  Veranda Magazine often features John Saladino designs and I truly treasure each issue.  Here are three room designs paired with my sculptures.  Scrumptious!

Veranda Magazine, Design by John Saladino

'Miss Enchantment', 22H x 12W
Artwork by Shelly Hamill
Available from Embler Gallery

Veranda Magazine, Design by John Saladino

'Life of the Party', 22H x 10W
Artwork by Shelly Hamill
Available from Visions West Gallery, Denver
Photography by Brooke Casillas

Veranda Magazine, Design by John Saladino

'Miss Avalon', 22H x 14W
Artwork by Shelly Hamill
Available from Visions West Gallery, Denver