w i t h k e nT y o u n g s t r o m
challenge no. 1
set the mood
…today’s mood-setting musings come from publicity expert (and guilty pleasure indulger) melissa cassera…
set the mood.
it’s been scientifically proven that the space you are sitting in - right now - is directly influencing your mood.
that chair that you hate is spiking your stress levels and making it harder for you to focus and finish writing your
&*(%#@ blog post.
shift into the next room.
ahh. so much better.
now that painting you love is producing happy-making neurotransmitters that unlock your creativity and allow you
to express yourself with ease.
for better or worse, our surroundings directly impact our bodies, our brains — and our quality of work.
but we don’t need scientists in white lab coats to explain this.
um... hello? WE KNOW.
when it comes to getting work done? setting is everything.
there’s nothing better than having a workspace that turns you on and makes you feel like a sexy, prolific
powerhouse.
if your current office or workspace makes you feel like a sad panda, there are plenty of ways you can make your
atmosphere more arousing.
why not start with...
mood music
listening to spine-tingling tracks will make you want to create something worthy of that tune.
my faves? Arsonist’s Lullaby by Hozier, Breathe Me by Sia, and the Crazy in Love Remix from the fifty shades of grey
soundtrack (obviously).
w/kent youngstrom
thrilling reads
fill your workspace with inspiring books and magazines that delight you.
paw through the pages when you need a mood-boost or a spark of creativity!
some of my favs:
+ darling magazine
+ sweet paul magazine
+ 50 ways to say you’re awesome
+ kate spade: things we love
+ forest feast
+ the inspired home: nests of creatives
erotic fiction of any kind! (smut will make you a wayyyy better writer)
scintillating scents
fill your workspace with scents that stir your senses.
some of my favs:
+ cinnamon. spicy and delicious... and it improves your attention span, too!
+ lavender. so soothing. take a deep inhalation before answering a frustrating email. serenity now!
+ citrus. invigorating and terrific for stirring up new ideas. try putting a wedge of lemon or a few drops of orange oil
into your water bottle. snazzy!
+ peppermint. it promotes laser sharp focus and feels like a zingy “wake up” call for your mind. candles, incense,
essential oils, lotions, or herbal teas... treat yourself to the best!
dress the part
full disclosure: i am completely THAT girl who wears yoga pants and throws my hair into a messy ponytail while
working... most of the time. #basichowever, i’ve noticed that when i put a little more intention into my wardrobe it’s
like an aphrodisiac for my creativity. even just slipping into a cute skirt or tossing on a colorful scarf can make a
huge difference!
this doesn’t mean you have to spend hours getting primped or slap on a pair of drag queen-inspired false eyelashes
just to sit behind your computer screen at home... alone.
maybe a three-minute make up routine is more your speed.
or perk up your filthy hair with some cheerful dry shampoo and call it good.
ha.you might consider investing in a luxurious pair of satin lounge pants instead of wearing your typical sweats.
or drape yourself in a pashmina scarf or a delicious heated neck pillow if your shoulders feel chilly and tight from too
many hours hunched over your computer.
on more daring days try a silk kimono or some lacy underthings.
just don’t forget to put on a shirt before your video-conference call with a client!
pants are optional, but recommended.
definitely be mindful of that camera angle or they may receive more, um, “value” than they paid for! ;)
get playful
when do you feel most creative?
when you are panicking and stressed out? c
hoke-holding your laptop and trying to pound your ideas into the keys?
or... when you feel happy, relaxed, un-pressured and playful?
thought so. ;)
incorporating “playfulness” into your workspace and workday does not make you “unprofessional.”
quite the opposite: it makes you incredibly productive!
here are a few ways to bring more play to your work:
+pimp your laptop keys
+ get a pen that gives you a compliment
+ up your mug game
+ change siri’s accent on your iPhone
+ geek out on gadgets (usb drink warmer? get in my life.)
+ kick it old school with a gorgeous day planner
+ color your cords
+ or just take a mini mind-vacation and watch jake gyllenhaal be super sweaty, shirtless and ripped in this new
movie trailer...
ummmm. kK, self. if you insist...
set the mood
for today’s challenge, share the mood-setting tip you’re dying to try – or share a new tip – and post it over in our
private facebook lair for the chance to win a mood setting mug from deny design, a copy of 50 ways to say your
awesome and more, for extra credit, you can also post it on Instagram or Pinterest with the #setyospace hashtag. i
won’t rest until I’ve provided feedback & encouragement to absolutely everyone.
promise.
whatever you do for work, and wherever you do it…
make today feel like a total guilty pleasure.
you can dial up the pleasure-level by making a few small tweaks to your workspace.if all else fails? jake gyllenhaal
does not mind if you watch his sexy new movie trailer five or twelve or twenty-eight more times. my mood is lifting
jussssst thinking about it. excuse me. youtube is calling.
-melissa
challenge no. 2
color hilight and trim
,
…today’s brightly hued words come from yours truly with a fresh cut of poetry from brave writer alexandra franzen,
who believes that we get one beautiful shot at life, it’s a privilege to be here, and it’s never too late to make it count.
today is not over yet.
color + highlights + a trim
it’s time to get yo’ hairs did.
color me bad. - all for love of course
the clutter is gone.
the desk is clear.
or rather - you have set the stage and cleared space for the pretty little note left by your boo with a time and place
for tonight’s surprise dinner on the town.
you’ve been sent to get your hair blown out with some crisp benjamin’s + instructions to exchange them for the
perfect little black dress and some slightly inappropriately heels of your choosing…
wait, wrong challenge group.
actually, the concept is much the same.
your work station deserves the same fantasy treatment as you would devote to a dream date with the one you love.
oh work space, i think I love ya. i’m always thinkin’ of ya. i want ya to know i do all 4 love.i love it when we’re 2-gether.
clear space, i need you 4-ever. i want u 2 know i do it all 4 love.
it is time to put some alluring details into the space you occupy more than any other throughout the day.
and while just about everyone can turn heads in the right little black dress, your creative space may need a little bit
more color.
color
scientifically brilliant types have demonstrated that the primary colors of red, blue, yellow, and green all stimulate us
in different ways.
red + the body.
blue + the mind.
yellow + emotions, ego, self-confidence.
green + balance between mind, body, and emotions.
combine these colors and you can combine their stimuli.
try grey tones with slight hints of the color you need to work effectively. (this is my personal favorite way to choose a
color)
if you’re a creative, yellow will work much better than blue, because it stimulates your ego and spirits, and makes
you more optimistic.
if you want to be more productive doing something physical, red rocks your world.
quiet thinkers + writers give blue a go.
meditation + yoga rooms - green is gold.
you may be saying…“but there are so many kinds of yellow. i can’t decide!”
i know. i chose color on a daily basis and sometimes even i can be overwhelmed.
it can be a bit like the sunday after church grocery run.
we usually need a gallon of milk and maybe a few items for lunch. j
ust about every week we end up spending an extra twenty minutes roaming the pastry + deli counter, cereal aisle,
and who knows what else.
$120 later we are back in the car deciding which of two varieties of deli meat we are going to combine with the
three bread choices will make the best pressed sandwich.
that can easily happen at the paint display.
focus daniel-son.
+ one.
take a deep breath. choose a color you like. + lets stay neutral and say gray.
+ two.
ignore the rainbow of colors and head to the gray. + choose a tint you like - lets say yellow.
+ three.
find the card with grey’s that seem a bit yellow. + grab that card from the display and walk away.
+ four.
choose one of those and proceed to the counter. + purchase a sample.
+ five.
flirt with the paint attendant to reduce even further the mistake paint for your art supply stash. (sorry, keep adding
details from the wrong group.)
“what defines whether a color is stimulating or soothing is not
the color, it’s the intensity. a strong bright color will stimulate,
and a color with low saturation will soothe.” - angela wright, the beginner’s guide
to colour psychology
be you
keep in mind that this is your room.
you have to be turned on to walk into it every day.
go with what feels right.
then do it.
it’s just paint.
want to diy this project? here are some helpful hints. or pick up a copy of hgtv’s may issue which is full of tips.
hi - light
a room is like a stage, if you see it without lighting, it can be the
coldest place in the world.” - paul lynde.
back to that fantasy date night you may or may not have expanded on while reading about color.
i’m going to wildly guess that at some point in your escape from reality there is some mood lighting.
it’s just not the same fantasy with a fluorescent flicker is it?
one overall source of light is not enough to accommodate the varied activities of a home office space - it’s best to
layer light sources.
use simple + pretty task lamps to illuminate focused work.
place task lights to avoid glare and shadows.
natural daylight rules. (just make sure to have a way to contain it’s power with blinds or drapes.)
being able to adjust light levels throughout the day is ideal for the eyes + promotes productivity.
trim.
eventually as the fantasy moves on…
less is more.
visual clutter.
it happens.
but it doesn’t have to.
you are in control young jedi.
the less you see the less you will be distracted. duh!
“simplicity is about subtracting the obvious and adding the
meaningful.” - john maeda
double duh, obviously, right?
so what can you subtract?
is your desk top a house fire’s wet dream?
it’s time to attack that *^%@. take it down.
have chairs that no one sits in? donate or re-use elsewhere.
perhaps there is an old cabinet with nothing but a a few loose screws inside taking up space.
or bookshelves with a complete set of encyclopedia britanica? those are what a fire is for.
last weeks’ banana peel?
business cards from the trade show at your last job?
this is not your fathers desk.
you probably don’t need an ash tray, letter opener, white out, paper clip holder, tape dispenser, pencil sharpener,
pencil holder, or the unsolved rubik’s cube that has been sitting there since 87’.
rather than me sending you to your room and not letting you down for dinner until it is clean, here is some practical
advice.
piles do not constitute as organization.
put things away now.
it will save time later.
have a system.
make it yours, but don’t be a piler’.
clean your desk at least once a day.
throw it away hoarder!
you don’t need it any more.
if you think you do try to go paperless - e-bills, scan systems, evernote - anything other than piling on.
use drawers.
open shelving can be great and even assist in creating a beautiful gallery wall, but it is also a danger zone for
collections of unnecessary books, dusty photos, stacks of papers and such.
consider a desk with drawers or a rolling cabinet to store items that would normally make their way to your desktop.
use a cable management system.
hanging cables are worse than having to stare at john trevolta while listening to idina menzel. i just want to
concentrate on the beautiful thing but all i can stare at is the messy part.
cables - do not just let them go.
less
rolls out like love
rhymes with yes
ends with a sigh
like there’s nothing to do
except let it all ride
ride out that ssssssss
till you’ve emptied your lungs
emptied your mind
hollow like a bottle
filled with sunlight
or starlight
your choice
just don’t settle
for anything
lessthan the best
capture the best
let go of the rest
do you need that?
not in the slightest
not unless
it rhymes with yes,
bless, caress
let it be simple
let it be pure
let it be love
let it be less
- alexandra franzen
today’s challenge. or challenges.
choose one or for extra credit - do both.
de-clutter your space.
literally. throw away all your mismatched and non-working pens. clean that fire starter’s kit of paperwork off your
desk. use file folders or your own system and put them in drawers. dust.keep only essentials on your desk top. can
you keep that to five items?attack the space. load up on carbs and hit it hard. use one of melissa’s playlist to get
the juice flowingplace the largest trash can you have in the door way and practice your three point range. put on a
cape.or…
get your color goggles on.
pick out a new color for your office. you certainly don’t need to get out the paint supplies and start rolling this
moment.pinterest is a great source for color pallete’s. or visit the sherwin williams color page. or if you are out and
about grab some swatches from your local paint store. for today’s challenge, share a pic of your decluttered space
or share the new color you plan to paint your office (or do both!) – and post it over in our private facebook lair for
the chance to win a framed kenT youngstrom / alexandra franzen art print. for extra credit, you can also post it on
instagram or pinterest with the #setyospace hashtag.
i won’t rest until I’ve provided feedback & encouragement to absolutely everyone.
promise.
challenge no. 3
dominate it
…today’s dominating performance is assisted by home goods retailer, lulu and georgia founder sara sugarman…
dominate
cindy crawford’s mole.
megan fox’s weird thumbs.
harrison’s ford’s scar.
all things that perhaps these celebrities are know for, but not necessarily what you would be staring at if you met
them in person.
aaaand megan - side note, thumbs aren’t really that important to me.
and why aren’t i staring at her thumbs?
because she has other, more attractive features like fantastic eye brows and high cheek bones that take my eyes
away from even noticing.
they are not the focal point of her overall look.
they don’t dominate.
when you first meet someone.
or walk into a new room.
or view a new work of art,
where do your eyes travel to first?
what is the first thing you see?
what grabs and holds your attention?
whatever it is that grabs and holds your attention like a southern momma, bear hugging her grade schooler after a
week away at summer camp is the
focal point.
in any composition, a focal point is that specific
part of an area of emphasis to which the artist
draws the eye. and it is true that a focal point is
often spoken of when referring to art work.
so why would we not use it when we are attempting to create and artistic environment to spur our creativity.
what would grab my attention if i walked into your work space?
focal point
a focal point is achieved by using dominance.
i’m not talking christian grey dominance here.
it’s a dominance that creates a visual lead in and guides the viewer to other parts of a space.
every design should have a gripping area of dominance that serves as a ticket to explore its surroundings.
so how do i achieve this dominance? (without wearing a leather cat suit)
+contrast.
think sesame street signs - which of these things is not like the other. (this must be read in a sing songy tone.)
+size.
size matte… never mind, that’s way over used. and under used actually. try something larger than you think
necessary for your wall. or go the opposite. less can be more - remember!
+color.
love things simple and white? throw some color just one place. or obsessed with color everywhere? black and
white can grab your eye like a sale tag on a pair of jimmy choo’s.
+density.
maybe your favorite store is costco? you like things in bulk. i can be guilty of that in my studio. clumping images
together is a great way to direct the eye. it works well for gray marlin in his photography)
+value.
not value as in an original kenT youngstrom vs. a giclee kenT youngstrom print value.
rather, a value that refers to the intensity of an object. how much “heat” is that thing putting off.
a hot pink scarf may draw attention more than a subdued one.
+white (empty) space.
i hope you are not among clutter right now. but if you are - look around. do your eyes have a place to rest?
are your eyes desperately darting back and forth looking for a place to land? white space on your wall, on your
shelf and on your desk give your iris’s a place to rest. they need nap time too.
if all else fails, just go with the leather cat suit.
the ears have it
off to a big presentation and wearing your hair up?
i would guess that you have spent a good deal of time thinking about which ear rings to have dangling.
large hoops or colorful shimmering bling will grab the attention.
simple, understated studs may make whoever you are presenting to look elsewhere.
in contrast, if the hair is down and blown out, my guess is you spent more time on a great neck piece than on the ear
accessories.
make sense?
how the experts put it
sara silverman, founder and all together rockstar of lulu + georgia says it this way.
we know how it is.
you’re sitting at your desk day dreaming about a trip to the tropics.
meanwhile your laptop is staring back at you blankly.
but what if you didn’t have to dream about an inspiring place?
what if you were in it already?
while we can’t magically transport you to a tropical paradise, you can make your workspace your own personal
oasis by adding color, style and texture.
what if your rug was soft and plush; a welcome treat for your bare feet?
shoes not required for creativity. (shirt is your personal preference.)
in addition to your rug, put your feet up on a pretty little pouf, which also serves as a bright pop of color.
tie it all together with a subtle, beachy lamp to set the scene and eliminate the harsh glare of an obnoxious
overhead light.
by incorporating décor elements that reflect your own personal style, you’ll find that you’ll no longer need to
daydream of far off places in search of inspiration.
you’ll find it right in your own surroundings.
photogapher gray marlin travels the world bringing inspired vision to life. he captures the spirit and adventure of
travel and makes everyday a vacation.
mimic his style by creating your own picture of a boutique get away.
w hotels have made a name for themselves by creating one of a kind, high style, boutique environments for their
guest.
copy their style.
whatever your style is.
grab it.
own it. splurge on yourself.
you and your business deserve a magazine ready environment.
spend money to make money.
look good to feel good.
i say…
work in the best to produce the best.
today’s challenge
dominate your space.
create a focal point.
photograph your space with a new focal point. try hiding something in relatively plain site, but distract my eyes from
it with an on point - focal point.
share your fabulous focal point over in our private facebook lair for the chance to win a framed or canvas print from
the new kenT youngstrom line exclusively from lulu and georgia. for extra credit, you can also post it on instagram or
pinterest with the #setyospace hashtag.
i won’t rest until I’ve provided feedback & encouragement to absolutely everyone.
promise.
challenge no. 4
line of sight
...today’s vision of brillance is sparked by award winning nashville interior designer julie couch
line of sight
today’s lesson is short and sweet.
but powerful.
use it not just in your work space but throughout your home.
ever been in a room where something just seemed off?
sort of like that weird feeling you get after that dream of being the only one in geometry class not wearing any
clothes.
chances are the art work in the room is not at the right height on the wall.
there is an even greater chance that it is hung too high.
if i were a painting or an inspiration board, how high should i be?
high enough that i’m legal in denver?
high enough that the middle of me meets the middle of you? (and no - i have never tried that as a pick up line.)
the 57” rule.
hang absolutely all of your art at 57” on center.
why?
think nicole kidman and keith urban hanging a their various awards and plaques in their new australian home.
should their first fight really be over the fact that nicole’s eye height is higher than keith’s?
the standard eye viewing height is 57”
galleries and museums swear by this rule.
it’s too high
this most likely will be lower than you are use to hanging your pieces.
yeah?
change is good.
it’s not too low.
the art needs to bond with the other elements in your space and let them all work together in a more harmonious
kumbayah kind of way.
retailers do this perfectly.
there is a reason you want to “live in that space”, each time you turn the page of their catalog.
trust me, again,
it is not too low.
it will also develop a sense of downward dog style balance throughout the rest of your home if you create a
constant line of sight.
hanging recipe
measure artwork and divide by 2 (this gives you the center) [ ex. 24”]
measure top of your picture to the tightened wire or saw tooth hanger [ex. 4”]
subtract “tight wire” amount from 1/2 height amount for the “to the hook” amount. (this will tell you how far above
57” your hook should go) [12” – 4” = 8”]
add amount from above to 57” and mark on wall. nail goes here. [ 57” x 8” = 65” for nail/hook]
but, i’m still a little confused
here’s a tutorial video from apartment therapy.
but, but, but,
but i have several pieces i’d like to hang in a grouping like all the cool posts i see on instagram.cool.
same rule applies.
if you are hanging a grouping of work, establish the 57” for the middle images and work your way out from there.
arranging the art on the floor first will help with this process.
as a side note, keep the larger images in your grouping on the left. just because.
seriously - hanging art is an art
take it from nashville interior designer julie couch.
find art that you love. more is more! make a statement with a
floor-to-ceiling painting, or arrange a group of tiny treasures to
create a gallery wall. good art will make your space personal
which will, in turn, make it perfect.
but i don’t have any art.
i could give you a checklist of diy art projects, but this group is full of folks who can help you.
or spend ten minutes on pinterest.
but there was already a nail here. #nailtheredontcare
meet me at the hanging tree…
today’s challenge.
bang + hang.
re-hang your workspace art work using the rule above.
not ready with the art work? - use some creativity to make a plan for new art.
use painters tape to try out some wall layouts. share your “hang” over in our private facebook lair for the chance to
win an original kenT youngstrom painting to hang at the appropriate height. for extra credit, you can also post it on
instagram or pinterest with the #setyospace hashtag.
i won’t rest until I’ve provided feedback & encouragement to absolutely everyone.
promise.
challenge no. 5
the complete picture
the complete picture
holy canoli your work space looks french fries with a milk shake good.
are you stoked to get up in the morning and get some *&))$@ done?
you should be.
today’s lesson gets us ready to hear “that’s a wrap” + push you to perfection.
resident styling expert kaitlin holland, founder of the school of styling, will be taking over and sharing a few tips and
tricks for putting it all together to make your space magazine shoot ready.
kaitlin is a believer, stylist, and creative business mentor who lives in north carolina with her husband and rescue
pup, sophie mae. long conversations with friends new and old fill her soul and she is on a mission to extravagantly
love and serve those who are put in her path.
kaitlin created the school of styling to provide creative women, no matter their field or profession, with the
education and inspiration they need to create beautiful work, events, and spaces. she is a cultivator of community,
and the heartbeat of the workshop is found in the relationships built amongst attendees, speakers, and staff.
with a background in art, she derives much of the inspiration for the workshop structure from a technical art setting.
including demonstrations, hands on learning, and critique sessions with a like-minded group of women.
take it away girl.
hello!
you’ve made it to day 5 - congratulations!
it has been so fun to watch as you have taken all the tips and tricks to heart this week.
i hope you’re ready to pull together your space today because it’s time to
it’s crucial to think about your space in two ways…
form + function.
i love what william morris had to say about it:
complete the picture!
have nothing in your house that you do not
know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.
i often style for editorial shoots + lesson number one i have learned is...
that you can’t take your space (or yourself, for that matter) too seriously.
as many a successful person have said in some way or another,
take your work seriously, but never yourself.
have fun with it!
do you have a secret love affair with a bold patterns, loud colors, or extravagant fabrics but are hesitant to reveal
that side of you?
go for it. (insert cheesy successories poster here. - anyone having one in their workspace is automatically sent to the
principals office)
are you eyeing a bright fun pillow but worried you’ll soon tire of it?
spice it up.
even if only for a few months!
accents like pillows, books, accessories, and even curtains are great pieces to switch out easily.
be adventurous + try something new!
you’ll bring energy and excitement to your space if you do. now, let’s talk functionality.
what does your day-to-day work look like?
are you confined to a laptop, break out the paint set, or run helper skelter from spot to spot?
the key is to
set yourself up for success.
if you know your daily work is messy, set yo space in a way that can easily be cleaned.
or just be happy with the mess!
as a prop stylist, I have, you guessed it, a lot of props! (props to me)
before + after shoots my office can become a disaster, so I have set a system in place.
simple shelves from Ikea + an organized closet makes for a happy space in between shoots/events.
i also had to get really real with myself.
i simply love working on a sofa!
i found a beautiful light pink vintage sofa that went perfectly with my design.
i may not sit at my desk everyday, but i’m always comfortable and happy in my space!
i look good on pink.
i’m excited to see the ways you get creative with the form and get smart with the function of your office!
this space is your little haven, a place to create and be inspired.
think of the time spent on your office as an investment in you and your work! thank you kaitlin.
so simple + so perfect.
accept that i’m not sure i’m going for the pink vintage sofa in my studio.
i have my limits.
before we get to the last challenge of the week i want to thank you all for being a part of #setyospace.
i will keep the facebook group going for a while in order to give everyone some time to snap a few more pics and ask
any questions they may have.
and bonus!
there may or may not be a teachers pet day 6 coming your way on monday as well.
now, for today’s challenge…as kaitlin shared, make it fun! share your “pops of fun” in your workspace in todays’
private facebook lair for the chance to win your choice of any of the previous days offerings.
for extra credit, you can also post it on instagram or pinterest with the #setyospace hashtag.
i won’t rest until I’ve provided feedback & encouragement to absolutely everyone.
promise.
keep your eyes + your options open
so, the credits are rolling,
and your eyes are squinting at the tiny type,
but i heard through a friend of a friend there is a scene stealer at the end so stay in your seats.
thank you.
melissa cassera
alexandra franzen
sara silverman
julie couch
kaitlin holland
you all are the bee’s knees , according to my mom + and sick, according to my son.
set the mood.
remember that less is more.
be dominate.
keep things in the proper line of sight.
complete the picture.
if i was pixar i’d make y’all the coolest animated pix.
it would feature a struggling artist working in a dark basement with a bob cratchit desk and single overhead
hanging lamp, trying to make it in the etsy world.
she’d be wearing mom jeans and a loose fitting 90’s hair band t-shirt.
we would all watch as she stumbled through #setyospace.
with each lesson the basement would turn brighter and spring to life with energy and productivity.
etsy site purchases would chime with the sound track.
soon she would be showing her newly hired assistant how to pack + ship her goods.
cut to scene as she sports her lululemon pants and crisp, well fitting t-shirt as she heads for a sunny mid day walk
with friends having it all under control.
it’s a happy pixar short.
you can direct your own.
be the star.
wear what you want.
be who you want.
but don’t settle.
steve jobs said it best.
the only way to do great work is to love what you
do. if you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. don’t
settle.
apply that to everything.
including the office rug.
the sofa.
the chair.
the art.
yo’ space.
-kenT
breathless
are you breathless?
i am. (in the best way, of course).
after 5-days of non-stop ‘set yo’ space action,’ i’ve witnessed you create (or dream up) a workspace that turns you
on.
take a moment to fan yourself because it’s about to get even hotter up in here.
together we have learned that it’s been scientifically proven that the space you are sitting in - right now - is directly
influencing your mood.
we have learned that your work space can, and should mimic your fantasy and turn you on.
we have learned that that your business is far too important to be conducted willy nilly wherever you can find a flat
surface to rest your laptop.
i’m ready to add
to all of the good things we have accomplished together so far.
let me give you the epic + climactic finish you deserve.
the one where less is more, the mood is set, and you own the perfect one-of-a-kind focal point to dominate +
complete the picture.
i want you to wake up and walk to your space with eyes wide open.
i want you to live large and feel grande.
i want to paint you one
good reason to feel a
little more.
what you get
your very own one-of-a-kind creation, on canvas.
painted by yours truly.
large.
vibrant.
alluring.
obsession worthy.
first kiss memorable.
yours.
choose the style.
you + i chat by phone about what you like.
what you want.
what you desire.
the courtship.
i paint, for you.
you’re the only thing on my mind while i create.
as we move along i will send photograph’s taken in daylight with a high-resolution camera for you to approve.
full image & close ups.
i will not use a selfie stick.
the finale.
a custom painting (36x48 in size) to captivate your space.
artwork shipped to your home or office, ready to hang. (at the correct height of course.)
I promise you will be fall down, crazy stupid in love with this piece.
the fine details.
only 20 spots available.
investment? $500 for this offering
i will be finishing and shipping the paintings in stages.
first come - first on the wall.
the initial ten will be shipped in 2-3 weeks. second ten 4-5 weeks. etc. etc.
the small print.
i have my style – i like it. i assume you are working with me because you like it too.
i’m happy to look at other artists work and use it as inspiration, but if you are looking for a copy i’m not into that.
shipping will cost more than $50, but that is all i will charge you.
each is gallery wrapped and ready to hang out of the box.
you + me. let’s create together.
i want this painting to give you mind-blowing creativity + productivity in your workspace.
you can get the wheels turning here.
or drop me a note by email if you’re ready to rock + roll.
questions?
i’m eagerly awaiting. let’s do this. - kenT