Project Spotlight: Sage LA
Sage LA is a brand new apartment building located at the intersection of Los Angeles’ most vibrant eastside communities. When ISO Architecture reached out to us to design art for the building, we were enthusiastic to create a bold and bright art package to reflect the artistic mission of the project.
Project Spotlight: Opus LA
We recently collaborated with Jamison Properties and ISO Architecture on creating the artwork for Opus Los Angeles, a brand new cosmopolitan two-tower apartment building. Located in Koreatown in the heart of Los Angeles, the building boasts a variety of amenities and benefits for the residents with thoughtful design meant to “create a new way of artistic living full of color, great food, and innovative architecture.”
The Return to Traditional
Traditional design is having a rebirth and we’ve definitely felt its return with the overwhelming response to our antique-inspired artworks. By incorporating antique elements into our artwork, we are able to achieve an old world look and repurpose an original into a Visual Contrast piece.
New Concepts From the Studio
With the influx of artworks added to our Ready to Ship section, we created a gallery wall with some of our favorites. We have been continuously updating our Ready to Ship section with new concepts and originals from our studio, spanning many different mediums and including both framed and unframed artworks.
Designer Spotlight: Raili CA Design
With bright colors, graphic patterns, and coastal influences, Raili CA Design embodies California cool design with her eclectic and stylized interiors. Based out of Newport Beach, Raili Clasen‘s unique and playful style always shows through in her projects, no matter if they are located in the mountains of Montana or on the coast of California.
Ready to Ship Artwork
Need art ASAP for your project? Our Ready to Ship section is now live! We listened to your many requests to publish our inventory online and now you can view our whole inventory at a glance for whenever you’re in a pinch.
Shop Our New One of a Kind Artworks
Our One of a Kind section has gotten a refresh! From our signature Organic Silkscreens to our abstract Marble Ink Wash paintings, each artwork is truly unique and one of a kind, created by hand in our studio.
Shop Our XL Artworks
We listened to your requests for large scale art and have expanded our scope to focusing on creating artworks that will fill your large walls. Perfect for above a sofa, next to a dining table, or on a blank wall, our extra large artworks span multiple mediums and will complement any style.
How to Style the Figure Drawings Collection
The Figure Drawings are expressive line drawings done from life. As studies of the human body, these drawings capture the essence of the form through line. A different emotion is conveyed through each pose portrayed, enhanced by changes in the line work and variations in the amount of detail. Done in charcoal and conté crayon on an aged Hungarian paper, the artworks have a collected and vintage feel, reminiscent of an heirloom.
Designer Spotlight: Stay Interiors
Committed to clean lines, airy interiors, and layered materials, Nishia Shubert of Stay Interiors creates curated and bright spaces that are as inviting as they are functional. Based in Los Angeles, Nishia is greatly inspired by southern California and has designed homes from Los Angeles to San Diego. With her holistic design approach, Nishia makes sure her designs are intentional yet unique, giving value to each aspect of the space
Designer Spotlight: Kate Lester Interiors
With a design approach appreciating the eccentric, quirky, and weird, Kate Lester brings a fun and lively outlook to interior design. Based in Southern California, Kate would describe her style as “a little bit luxury and a little bit rock and roll,” mixing vintage finds and classic pieces with cool contemporary colors and patterns.
Designer Spotlight: AFD
Ariel Johnson founded Ariel Fox Design on the basis of creating spaces with intention, purpose, and wonderment. With a background in law and fashion, Ariel uses her unique design perspective to bring imagination and ingenuity to her projects.
Introducing Our New Photography
We are so excited to announce the launch of our new photography section. With photography being a digital medium, we integrate handmade elements into our photography to give it the Visual Contrast touch. Our photography is perfect for elevating your space and giving it a modern or vintage look with our range of styles.
Designer Spotlight: Redline Design Group
Redline Design Group is an architecture and design firm based in North Carolina. As a “collaborative studio of architects, interior designers, and graphic artists”, Redline brings a new perspective to projects of all kinds with their innovation and creativity.
The Making of Revolve
Meditative and grounding, Revolve employs a rotating circle design made from a textural medium to create an inspiring experience. Constructed out of pumice stone, acrylic, and oil paint, the artwork is created by VC artist Gintare Bandinskaite. Working with Visual Contrast since its inception, Gintare experiments with texture, color, and size to create significant and powerful artworks that have become staples in our art catalog.
Our Favorite Interior Design Trends for 2024
With a new year comes new dominating trends and experimental styles in the interior design world. Despite some larger trends sticking around, the new year always brings opportunities for a refresh. Looking to 2024, these are the trends we predict will be ruling the interior design world.
Designer Spotlight: Erica Bryen Design
Employing bright colors, bold patterns, and organic shapes, Erica Bryen’s interiors pack a punch. Her lively yet sophisticated style has taken her all the way from Newport Beach, California, to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, designing beautiful beachfront properties, vacation homes, and family residences. Each of her interiors is different from the next, incorporating funky and cool elements into her modern transitional spaces. We sat down with Erica to learn more about how she got her start designing homes in Mexico and how it differs from California.
Designer Spotlight: Brooke Wagner Design
Brooke Wagner Design, established by Brooke Wagner in 2003, has become a household name for southern California interior design. Based in Corona del Mar, California, Brooke Wagner Design focuses on timeless design and architecture with a modern approach, transforming homes with their signature aesthetic.
A Sneak Peek into our Embossing Process
Embossing is a technique used to create a raised design on paper using pressure. Adding texture and depth, embossing is a unique way to give dimensionality to artwork. There are many methods of embossing using either heat, water, pressure, or a combination of the three.
Designer Spotlight: CAROLYNLEONA
Liz Goldberg of CAROLYNLEONA designs sophisticated and welcoming interiors by mixing old with new, incorporating pops of rich color, and adding charm around every corner. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, CAROLYNLEONA has designed homes all over North Carolina and the nation. We sat down with Liz to learn more about the local design scene and her design process.