http://www.studio4foot2.com/blog unique art for unique kids Sun, 27 Dec 2009 19:09:22 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I have been a residential designer for the past 12 years.  I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to work on some great projects.  I have posted a few of those projects below along with some links to some webpages that show some of the houses I have ... http://www.studio4foot2.com/blog/2009/12/27/architecture-by-dale-patton/ The images below are several new lines of art that I have completed in 2009 and are now available for sale in several sizes as a giclee print on high quality paper or as a giclee print on wrapped canvas.  If you would like to order a print or wrapped ... http://www.studio4foot2.com/blog/2009/12/03/art-by-dale-patton-2009/ This  group of paintings is called the  'Cocktail Collection'.  Each painting is available in the following sizes and prices: 12" x 18"-  $80/print on paper ($230 for set of three), $160/ wrapped canvas ($460 for set of three) 16" x 24"-  $120/print on paper ($340 for a set of three), $200/ wrapped ... http://www.studio4foot2.com/blog/2009/12/03/the-cocktail-series-by-dale-patton/ I have started a new series of oil paintings focused on the Grand Canyon.  The first piece in this series is a painting of Havasu Falls which is shown below.  I am currently working on the next piece which will be a painting of Lookout Studio on the South Rim ... http://www.studio4foot2.com/blog/2009/12/03/grand-canyon-series-by-dale-patton/ Cardon (Banner) Children's Medical Center- Mesa, Arizona I was honored to have been commissioned to draw 14 pieces of art for the new Cardon Children's Medical Center in Mesa, Arizona that opened in November, 2009.  I had a total of 53 prints of my commissioned art along with a few pieces ... http://www.studio4foot2.com/blog/2009/12/02/art-for-cardon-childrens-medical-center/ Flagstaff LIVE! featured an article about Studio 4 foot 2 in the July 2008 issue. To view the reprint, click the article (pdf): Reprint used with permission. http://www.studio4foot2.com/blog/2008/07/30/flagstaff-live/ This is a continuation of the series, How to Successfully Design a Non-Themed Kid's Room.  You can read the Introduction to this Series under the category "Child Inspired Design."  We are all familiar with the numerous themes for children’s room décor.  Popular themes include race cars, trains, princesses, safari, and characters ... http://www.studio4foot2.com/blog/2008/05/26/part-1-listen-to-your-child-and-be-inspired/ Illustration Friday is a weekly illustration challenge. A single word topic is posted every Friday and then participants have all week to come up with their own interpretation. Don't miss any new releases or tips from Dale Patton.   Dale has a succesful residential design firm, Stone Light Studio, and also is an artist specializing ... http://www.studio4foot2.com/blog/2008/05/23/worry-illustration-friday/ A popular trend among parents in pulling together a child's room is designing based on a theme. However, with all the choices of children's decor and children's wall art on the market today, I tend to feel that an overly themed approach to the design of a child's room can ... http://www.studio4foot2.com/blog/2008/05/21/how-to-successfully-design-a-non-themed-kids-room/