LivingwithArt Singapore

Kids Wall Sticker

2011-08-23T01:20:00.000-07:00

Looking for decorating ideas for your baby's nursery or kids' rooms?

We are proud to provide you with most up to date wall decor for your kids. As your child grows, their bedroom remains a very important room, not only for sleep, but as a cool, imaginative and fun place to learn, play and share with their friends.

Here at LivingwithArt, we have a wide range of creative decals for both boys and girls in different themes, designs to choose from:

Home Concepts Magazine

2011-08-23T00:47:00.000-07:00

LivingwithArt is featured in this issue of Singapore Home Concepts Live In Inspiration August 2011

China Blue Art Print Series

2011-08-14T18:33:00.000-07:00

China Blue Art Print Series featuring different auspicious elements, are well-known for bringing fortune and prosperity to their owners. They can be placed at living room, kitchens, and bedrooms. The blue color gives you a feeling of freshness, relaxation, and expansion-room to breathe or more space to your living area. Otherwise, the white color brings a feeling of purity and relief, after the stress of a busy day.

We have plenty of different designs for you options:

- Birds

- Deers

- Ducks

- Dragon

- Flowers

- Goldfish

- Lanterns

- Tigers

- Vase

Floral Painting

2011-02-07T22:33:00.000-08:00

Floral Paintings are much sought after by our customers recently. They can be used to decorate living room, dining area and bedrooms. We have done paintings of many different types of flowers. Here is a list of the flowers and their meanings:

A

Acacia: Hidden love, Beauty in withdrawal

Ambrosia: Love requited

Amaryllis: Pridefulness

Aster: Symbolizing love, Delicacy

Anemone: A love that is diminishing, Vanishing hopes

Almond Blossom: Symbolizing hope, Delicacy, Sweetness

Apple Blossom: Good fortune, Harbinger of better things, A strong liking

Arum: Intense feeling of love

Arbutus: I love only thee

Azalea: A symbol of womanhood in China, Passion, Fragility, Take care

B

Baby’s Breath: Purity of heart, Innocence

Begonia: Be cautious, A fanciful mind

Bachelor Button: Celibacy, The blessedness of being single

Balsam: Fervent love

Balm: Compassion, Empathy

Bittersweet: Trueness

Bird of Paradise: Usually given these days by a woman to a man to symbolize faithfulness

Bluebell: Gratitude, Constancy, Humility

Buttercup: Riches, Childishness

Black Bryont: Be my support

C

Caladium: Immense delight and joy

Camellia: Perfection, Gratitude

Carnation (Red): Aching heart, Admiration

Christmas Rose: Allay my disquiet

Crocus: Good cheer, Happiness, Do not treat me badly

Cyclamen: Good-Bye, Resignation

Clover (Four-leaf): Will you be mine?

Clover (White): Think of me

Clematis: Ingenuity, Artifice

Cornflower: Refinement, Delicacy

D

Daffodil: The sun is bright when I am with you, Respect, Sunshine, Unrequited love, Regard

Dahlia: Elegance and Dignity, Forever thine

Daisy: Beauty, Innocence, I will never tell, Loyal love, Purity

Day-Lily (Yellow): Coquetry

Dandelion: Love’s oracle, Happiness, Faithfulness

Date-Plum: Resistance

Delphinium: Fun, Big-hearted

Dog Rose: Pleasure and Pain

Dogwood: Am I indifferent to you?

Dragon Root: Ardor

E

Edelweiss: Noble purity, Courage, Daring

Endine: Frugality

Elder Flower: Symbolizing Zeal

Eglantine: Poetry

Everlasting: - Never ending memory

Euphorbia: Persistence

Eremurus: Endurance

Eupatorium: Delay

Epigaea: Budding

Eucalyptus: Protection

F

Forget-Me-Not: As its name suggests: Forget me not, Memories, True love

Forsythia: Expectation, Anticipation

Fuchsia: Good taste

Fern: Fascination.

Filbert: Reconciliation

Flax: Symbol of domesticity

Flora’s Bell: Without pretentiousness

Flowering Reed: Confide in heaven

G

Gladiolus: Strength of character, Love at first sight, Generosity

Gardenia: Secret love, You are lovely

Galax: Encouragement

Geranium: Folly, Stupidity

Gerbera: You are the sunshine of my life

Gloxinia: Love at first sight

Goldenrod: Be cautious

Goats-Rue: Reason

Goosefoot: Insult

Globe Amaranth: Unfading Love

H

Heliotrope: Devotion

Hibiscus: Delicate beauty, Consumed by love

Holly: Am I forgotten, Domestic happiness, Defense, Domestic Happiness

Hollyhock: Fruitfulness

Honeyflower: - Secret love, Sweetness of disposition, Sweet, Affection,

Honeysuckle: Bond of love

Honeysuckle (Coral): I Love You

Hyacinth: Flower dedicated to Apollo, Rashness,

Hyacinth (Yellow): Jealousy

Heliotrope: Devotion

I

Iris: Wisdom and Valor, Faith, Promise in love, Hope

Iris (German): Flame

Iris (Yellow): Passion

Ivy: Affection, Friendship, Fidelity, Wedded love

Ivy (Sprig of white tendrils): Affection, Anxious to please

Indian Cress: Resignation

Ipomen Scarlet: Embrace

Indian Cane: Rendezvous

Immortal Flowers: Unfading remembrance

Ipomoea: I attach myself to you

J

Jasmine (Indian): Love, Attachment

Jasmine (Yellow): Elegance, Grace, Modesty

Jasmine (Spanish): Sensuality

Japonica: Symbol of love, Sincerity

Jerusalem Oak: Your love is reciprocated

Jonquil: Sympathy, Desire, Affection returned, Love me, Affection Returned

Juniper: Chastity, Eternity

K

King’s Spear: Regret

Kennedia: Intellectual beauty

L

Laburnum: Blackness

Lady’s Slipper: Capricious beauty, Win me

Lucerne: Life

Larkspur: Lightness, An open heart, Levity

Larkspur (White): Happy-go-lucky, Joyful

Larkspur (Purple): Sweet disposition

Lantana: Rigor

Lily: Purity of heart, Majesty and Honor

Lemon Blossom I promise to be true, Fidelity in love

Lilac: Pride, Beauty

Lily: of the Valley: Humility, Happiness, Tears of the Virgin Mary, Sweetness

Lotus: Forgetful of the past, Estranged love

Laurel: Glory

Lavender: Devotion, Love

M

Marjoram: Happiness, Joy

Madder: Calumny

Magnolia: Perseverance, Nobility

Marigold: Sorrow, Jealousy, Caress, Pretty love, Affection, Sacred, Affection

Maidenhair: Discretion

Morning Glory: Affection

Manchineel: Betrayal

Mimosa: - Secret Love

Mugwort: Happiness

Mulberry: Prudence

Mallow: Sweetness, Delicate beauty

Mandrake: Scarcity

Myrtle: Hebrew emblem of Marriage, Love

Maple: Reserve

N

Nasturtium: Victory in Battle, Conquest

Narcissus (White): Selfishness

Narcissus: Stay as sweet as you are, Formality

Nightshade: Truth

Nettle: Cruelty

Nosegay: Gallantry

O

Orchid (Cattleya): Mature charm

Orchid: Symbol for many children in China, Refinement, Beauty, Love, Beauty

Orange Blossom: Eternal Love, Innocence, Marriage and Fruitfulness

Oak: Hospitality

Osmunda: Revere

Ophrys Spider: Dexterity

Ophrys Fly: Mistake

Olive: Peace

Oleander: Caution

Orange-Tree: Generosity

Orange-Blossom: Chastity

Orange (Milkweed): Deceit

P

Phlox: Harmony, A good partnership

Passion-Flower: Belief

Peppermint: Warmth of feeling

Periwinkle: Sweet remembrance

Poppy (General): Imagination, Oblivion, Eternal sleep

Primrose (Evening): Inconstancy

Petunia: Your presence soothes me, Anger, Resentment, Anger

Pansy: Merriment, Thoughtful reflection

Peach Blossom: I am your captive

Peppermint: Cordiality

Q

Quaking Grass: A symbol of agitation.

Queen Anne's Lace: Fantasy

R

Rose (Red): Passion, Love

Rose (White): Purity, Virginity

Rose (Yellow): Infidelity, Jealousy

Rose (Coral): Desire

Rose (Pink): Grace and Sweetness, Secret love, Perfect happiness, Secret Love

Rose (Dark pink): Thankfulness

Rose (Pale pink): Joy, Grace

Rosebud (Red): Pure and Lovely

Rosemary: Remembrance

Rhododendron: I am dangerous, Danger, Beware

S

Sunflower (Tall): Pride, False riches

Sunflower ( Dwarf): Adoration

Snowdrop: Consolation, Hope

Sage: Great respect, Wisdom, Female fidelity

Snapdragon: Strength, Gracious lady

Satin-Flower: Sincerity

Spider Flower: Elope with me

Sweet-William: Gallantry, Grant me one smile

Sweetpea: Thank you for a lovely time, Blissful pleasure, Departure, Good-by

Star of Bethlehem: Reconciliation, Atonement

T

Tulip (General): Fame, Perfect lover, Flower Emblem of Holland

Tulip (Yellow): Hopeless love, There's sunshine in your smile

Tulip (Variegated): Beautiful eyes

Tulip (Red): Declaration of love, Believe me

Thornapple: I dreamed of thee

Tuberose: Dangerous pleasures

Teasel: Misanthropy

Trumpet Flower: Separation

V

Valerian: - Accommodating disposition

Verbena: Sensibility, Pray for me

Violet: Modesty

Violet (White): Let´s take a chance

Violet (Blue): Love, Faithfulness, Watchfulness

Virgin’s-Bower: Artifice

Venus Flytrap: Caught at Last

Viscaria: Will you dance with me?

Veronica: Fidelity

Vervain: Enchantment

W

Water Lily: Purity of heart

Water Lily (Yellow): Growing indifference

Water Lily (White): Eloquence

Wall Flower: Lasting beauty, Fidelity, Faithful in adversity

Wisteria: Welcome

Windflower: Sincerity, Love, Abandonment

Witch Hazel: A spell

Wild Rose-Tree: Poetical person

Wood-Sorrel: Joy

Whortleberry: Treachery

X

Xeranthemum: Cheerful in adversity

Y

Yarrow: Healing, Health

Yew: Sadness

Z

Zinnia: Thoughts of absent friends

Zinnia (Yellow): Daily remembrance

Zinnia (Magenta): Lasting Affection

Zinnia (White): Goodness

Zinnia (Scarlet): Constancy

Zephyranth: Fond Caresses

Painting Flowers

2010-10-16T10:13:00.000-07:00

Chinese flower symbols represent the natural nectar that brings growth, fulfillment and new, prosperous beginnings into our lives.

In Feng Shui, many flowers are utilized for good fortune and success. This is because, in general, healthy flowering plants manifest good Chi, or energy. Therefore, flowers as symbols are representative of that same flourishing, flow of strong energy.

Additionally, flower symbols convey beauty,grace, and perfection. They are also excellent symbols of love, adoration, and unity.

Just as the flower blooms, so too does our intellect and spirit bloom when we focus our attention on the endless beauty and potential of these exquisite symbols.

Meaning of Lotus:
Buddhist's all over the world recognize this Lotus as signifying the holy seat of the Buddha. To the Chinese it symbolizes ultimate purity and perfection because it rises untainted and beautiful from the mud. Every part of the plant, from roots to petals can be put to good use and has medicinal properties. As such, the plant as a whole, conveys deep significance. Esoterically, it represents inward emptying and outward splendor and this conveys the true nature of reality according to the Buddhist philosophy.

Art Leasing Programme Launched

2010-09-04T23:47:00.000-07:00

After months of planning, Livingwithart Singapore has finally launched our Art Leasing Programme. This programme answer needs to acquire fine artwork to decorate your living and working spaces while easing the strain on your working capital.

Instead of owning the artwork, you can lease the artwork, without the need to own it long term. This allows you to avoid the maintenance and conservation responsibilities. The artworks are leased in weekly, monthly, 3 month, or 6 month bundles. At the end of the lease period, you can choose to purchase the artwork, or the artwork can be returned, and new artwork may be chosen to replace it. As an added value we are happy to install the artwork, or you can install it with our instructions. Both, theft and damage insurance, during transit, are the responsibility of the lessor. Transportation costs are the responsibility of the lessee. Once the artwork(s) have been installed, the lessee will add a rider to his/her insurance policy, covering the value of the artwork(s) for the duration of the lease/rental agreement.

Since we launched this programme, we had enquiries from restaurants and corporates with our first sign up within the first 5 days.

Islamic Painting

2010-07-11T06:06:00.000-07:00

Calligraphic design is omnipresent in Islamic art, and is usually expressed in a mix of Qur'anic verses and historical proclamations. Two of the main scripts involved are the symbolic kufic and naskh scripts, which can be found adorning and enhancing the visual appeal of the walls and domes of buildings.

We are able to blend the verses given by our client with beautiful landscape to form a contemporary work of art for the modern living spaces.

Art Painting for the Bedroom

2010-06-20T07:19:00.000-07:00

We have just completed installation of this beautiful painting for an owner living by the sea. The colour scheme and composition of this piece compliments the wallpaper and interior furnishings of the room and the bed.

Modern Art Paintings

2010-05-11T08:59:00.000-07:00

We created this series of modern art for a Italian couple living in Newton area in Singapore. They love the combination of bright colours of the art with the minimalistic design of the interior. We plan the spacing of the art paintings to perfection and carefully installed the paintings so as not to damage the wall.

Chinese Oriental Paintings

2010-05-05T07:56:00.000-07:00

Our client who is a lovely family who hailed from France love to decorate their houses with oriental paintings and artwork. We created a pair of paintings of plum tree with bamboo that signify growth and prosperity to the joy of the happy couple.

A Day at the Beach

2010-04-15T08:48:00.000-07:00

We created this painting of the family at a beach scene for this resort style interior of a Five-room HDB in the North of Singapore. The painting invokes feeling of idyllic happy times which is pleasing to the eye and picturesque in natural simplicity. The earthly colours of real sand created on the painting was made to match the furniture and the wall colours while the blue sky brings calmness to the mind.

The Eight immortals

2010-04-10T09:27:00.000-07:00

Our artist spent 2 weeks to complete this beautiful painting of the eight immortals. The Eight immortals from Chinese folklore worked together to eventually cross the extremely rough Eastern Sea, with turbulent waves. Lü Dongbin proposes that each immortal cross the sea through his or her special skills by projecting something onto the sea surface. So, Iron Crutch Li throws his instrument-the crutch (or "bottle gourd" in other versions of the story); Han Zhongli hurls his palm-leaf fan; Elder Zhangguo puts his "paper donkey" into the sea and other immortals all cast their own instruments.

This story is used to symbolize overcoming difficulties or doing something marvelous through someone's special skills. This painting can be hung in places that require and encourage teamwork such as offices, project site offices, restaurants, hotels, hospitals, military organisation etc.

Rose and Passion

2010-04-07T07:19:00.000-07:00

Bedroom, the part of our house we spend most of our time in. We love to put paintings that suggest passion, calmness, playfulness, mystic or surreal in bedrooms. In this particular showroom of the master bedroom, we placed a bold red close-up rose painting on a wall with a brown textured wallpaper. This warm colour combination provides a nice contrast to the purity of the white pillows and bed sheet on the mattress.

2010-04-06T07:57:00.000-07:00

In this master bedroom of a executive HDB flat, we customised a beautiful painting of the Fenghuang. This painting composition has very positive connotations. It is a symbol of high virtue and grace. The Fenghuang also symbolizes the union of yin and yang.

In ancient China, they can often be found in the decorations for weddings or royalty, along with dragons. This is because the Chinese considered the dragon and phoenix symbolic of blissful relations between husband and wife, another common yin and yang metaphor.

We contrast the painting against the bold black coloured wall by having a golden border for the painting which gave it a rich look.

Lion King Art Clock

2010-04-04T22:18:00.000-07:00

Do you know we can paint and produce a clock of your favourite scene or character?
Yes! We have done it many times and its terribly exciting for the kids who want to learn time on a machine that captures their favourite characters.

You can chose from many materials for the clock surface such as wood, metal, acrylic or canvas.
Get one for your kids today.

Animal Portrait

2010-04-04T01:56:00.000-07:00

On the light grey wall of this living room in the HDB executive flat in the South of Singapore, we created a interesting portraits of zebra. The paintings are unique as it is made up of 2 pieces. It provides a nice contrast to the wall and compliments the black colour of the sofa.

This series of paintings took us 1 week to complete and we love the details our artist carefully painted.

Art Installation of a Huge Painting

2010-04-03T23:37:00.000-07:00

We love this project we did for our customer who live in the west of Singapore. He likes Celtic Art as he comes from Ireland.

We had a few rounds of discussion about the type of Celtic Art and the colour scheme that will fit and finally decided on this beautiful grand piece. Next we explored the biggest size of the canvas and proportion that will suit the living room and the chandelier.

On the day of the installation, we catered for special transport to bring in the huge 2.65 x 2.5m painting mounted on a specially wrapped container.

Before we install the painting, we clear the space below where it is to be installed. Furniture were moved aside carefully. Then we erected the scaldfolding on a layer of curtain that we spread on the floor.

The painting is then carefully unwrapped and hoisted up onto the wall that was prepared with brackets. The painting is being installed onto the wall with brackets and screws to support the weight of it.

Next, we touch up the parts of the paintings that have screws on it and give the top part a good wipe.

After the painting was hung up. The floor was mopped clean and the furniture were being put back to original positions.

And the final outcome is a masterpiece. The owner love it so much that he insured it.

Abstract Art Painting for Master Bedroom

2010-04-03T03:29:00.000-07:00

Taking into consideration the colours of the furnishing and green silvery bed frame, this abstract art panting was create to bring out the uniqueness of this master bedroom.

Mural of Flowers

2010-04-02T23:10:00.000-07:00

The mural of flowers on the feature wall at the end of the corridor was created to complement the deco of the living room in a condominium in the west of Singapore. We completed this project in 2 days and the customer even gave us a thank you card which made us really happy.

Penthouse

2010-04-02T21:01:00.000-07:00

In this Penthouse unit in Sembawang, we created two paintings of different colour scheme to separate the moods of the two different areas. Yet we made considerations to have complementary colour schemes for the two paintings as the audience is able to see the art from the living room area.

At level one, this earthly toned art fits in with the surrounding dining furniture and plant sculpture. At level two, the blue abstract art brings a sense of tranquility to the interior.

Abstract Art in Living Room

2010-04-02T20:56:00.000-07:00

We created this abstract art to complement the colour scheme of the sofa and wall colours in this condo unit in the Yishun. When selecting art, it is important that the art is proportionate to the wall space available after the furnitures are being placed.

Art Clock

2010-04-01T21:57:00.001-07:00

Combining the beauty of a brightly coloured abstract painting and the functionality of a clock, we came up with this beauty for our estatic customer in the north of Singapore.

The colours were carefully chosen to add life and highlight the well designed modern living room.

Celebrate Calls of the Nature

2010-02-24T08:20:00.000-08:00

We successfully decorate this dining area with a gorgeous painting on Nature. Another satisfied customer who celebrated Chinese New Year with a touch of class.

English Football!!!

2010-02-21T08:58:00.000-08:00

The boys in the house just loved Football. And interestingly, they support different clubs, so we painted their favourite players on the wall above their beds. Beautiful!

Our Happy paintings for a Happy Family

2009-12-29T07:27:00.000-08:00

We did a series of 3 paintings for a happy family of 5. The couple is very friendly and we are inspired to make the paintings even more warm and cheerful to fit the interior. The corriodor is fitted with a joyful painting of the young master with the balloons and the most popular character in the house, Dopey, the dog.

How to Display Art

2009-12-27T00:52:00.000-08:00

o When buying art remember that you are trying to personalize your home with art and accessories. You must decide what you like and what you can live with.
o When decorating try to repeat a color at least three times in a room.
Relate your art to its surroundings. Art prints placed about 6"-9" above a sofa will create a unified look.
o Cover two thirds of the space above furniture with one or more pieces of art to achieve proper proportion.
o Position artwork at "eye level" to look at the center of it from either a sitting or standing position.
o Vary the height of table top accessories for balance and interest.
o Create a formal look with symmetrical groupings of art. Create an informal look with asymmetrical groupings.
o Place mirrors so they reflect something beautiful. Use them to add dimension, expand space or reflect light in a room.
o Display art on easels to create interest in corners, bookcases or on table tops.
o Custom frame artwork to coordinate with room decor. Select a frame that compliments the decorating style. Select mat colors that enhance both the art and color scheme.

Merry Xmas!

2009-12-25T01:10:00.001-08:00

25 Dec 2009

We just had quite a bash in our gallery last evening.

I have decided to start this journal to celebrate our experiences of putting beautiful art pieces together with their proud owners.

Please enjoy yourself while going through our blog and give us your earnest feedback.