I get a lot of imagery hit my inbox each week…
but nothing has ever been quite as stunning as these shots – from the new Urban Road 2015 winter collection. I still stare at them, marvel at them, drool over them and generally feel overwhelmed by how freakin’ breathtaking they are. And in today’s post I’m showing you some of the best imagery from the just-landed range.
Not only that, my lovely readers, but you’ll also have the chance to get your hands on a piece. I know; it’s almost too much to bare! Hold on tight and let’s take a look at these amazing artworks – and read on for instructions on how you can win one.
Urban Road has been a go-to destination for lovers of affordable canvas art for years, but I seriously think this new series, called Sanctuary, kicks things up a notch. The team are taking no prisoners with this winter offering, which Creative Director Suzie Atkin tells me is inspired by the moody, dramatic and passionate colours of a wild winter.
“With the anticipation of the coming spring season,” Suzie elaborates. “Every season we endeavour to expand the variety in our artwork collection and add something new that we haven’t tried before. Using new colours, textures and styles to create wildly beautiful pieces of art”.
There’s definitely a new energy to these pieces that I’m responding to. There’s still loads of colour at play but there’s a depth to them and they’re a bit less playful than previous collections from the brand. I see a lot of colourful art that feels really juvenile, but that’s not happening here. This collection showcases colour in a whole new (and sophisticated) way.
Suzie’s fave pieces from the collection are Farewell (at the top of this post) and Meticulous (below).
Art does some incredible things to a space that other pieces of decor just can’t do. Because it takes up so much visual real estate, it’s a great opportunity to get daring by making a wall in your home the focal point.
It’s a wise idea to use art as a starting point in a new space, too – pulling colours from it and using them to dictate pieces of furniture or soft furnishings for the room.
Suzie says that art adds personality to a home and should be approached with fun in mind.
“It is the one thing in your home that really says something about you,” she explains. “Art can be a great focal point in a room, creating drama, warmth or adding character. Have fun with your decorating; I love walking into a room that makes me smile”.
WIN a piece from the Urban Road Sanctuary Collection
To go in the draw to win a 75cm x 100cm piece of art of your choice:
– Click here to visit the Urban Road website
– Comment below naming your fave piece and why
Comp open to Australian residents only
Comp closes 11.59pm Tuesday Feb 24
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Who won? :-))
My absolute favourite is “Green Lights”. How gorgeous are the colours in this! I would just love this in my family room. Fingers and toes are crossed!!
‘New Hotizons’ is really resonating with me as I have just made a big move from country to city, plus the colours are beautiful. All the pieces are insprational!
Wow – such a heavenly collection. I am redecorating our guest room with a monochrome palate and I think the Black Valentine and the Lots of Spots prints are both ideally suited to the space. It is a touch call but I think I love the Black Valentine the most – so stunning!
I NEED the Meticulous in my life. In particular, in my study. I think it will make me work meticulously.
‘Bananaberry’ and ‘violets and sunshine’ ( I’d have to put them together)
I love the bright colours the energy the the vibe they give off! Perfect for a happy, bubbly and carefree touch in my house! 😉
I love Two Become One, I’ve swooned over it ever since I saw the image of the two artworks paired with one upside down. I never would have thought to style an artwork like that but it looks brilliant and striking.
I also love the colour cobalt and how wonderful it looks in this artwork with splashes of fuchsia. My house is literally a big white blank canvas at the moment so I’d love to add an amazing piece of art and the start of a styling colour palette to begin decorating this winter.
I have loved “spring rain” for so long now!! I’ve wanted a canvas of that print for my bedroom for what feels like over a year now. I love its soothing colours and warmth that it would bring to a room with out being overstated.
My absolute favourite piece in this new collection, is definitely ‘Black Beauty’. On a small or extra large scale, I love the sophisticated energy this piece would give your home. So elegant and timeless. Definitely a “must have”!