If it doesn’t move you, it isn’t your art.
1. 🖌️ what 'is' your style?
What's 'your' genre & your aesthetic? What style do you love, and that you feel most comfortable around? What expression lifts you up and inspires you? Your art should reflect who you are, it should create emotion, be deeply human—and radiate energy, ignite feelings, and transform any space it lives in.
Start by tuning into what resonates emotionally and visually. Do you lean toward:
- Abstract art that invites imagination and feelings?
- Pop or modern art that makes a statement?
- Larger art that doesn’t just fill a space—it transforms it and makes a statement?
- Iconic faces, portraits of figures who inspire and uplift you?
- Social Impact, nature, & sustainability-inspired pieces that reflect your worldview and your values?
- Human moment art, art that captures the raw, unfiltered essence of people simply being human—unique flashes of connection, emotion, and presence that remind us of our shared humanity.
- Minimalist works that evoke calm and clarity?
- Boho art, eclectic style that blends earthy tones, natural textures, and global influences.
- Landscapes that reflect a place—and a feeling of being there?
- Figurative or portrait-based pieces with a story?
🎯 Tip: Scroll through your saved posts, Pinterest boards, Instagram images or photos of places you love. Spot a pattern? That’s your genre calling.
If it doesn’t feel like yours, it isn’t.
2. 📏 what size should you go for?
2. 📏 What Size Should You Go
For?
Bigger isn’t always better — but bold often is. Large-scale art carries a boldness that smaller works simply can’t match. It doesn’t just fill a space—it transforms it. A big piece announces itself the moment you walk into a room, commanding presence and setting the tone for everything around it. It’s not background décor; it’s the personality, the conversation starter, the energy that defines the space.
Here’s how to choose:
- Small Prints (Under 16 inches, 40cm) — perfect for shelves, gallery walls, or subtle corners.
- Medium (18–36 inches, 45–90cm) — a versatile size for home offices, bedrooms, or above furniture.
- Large & Oversized, [my favorite] (30-72 inches, 80-182 cm+) — ideal for creating a presence, an impact in living rooms, staircases, or open-concept walls.
📌 Pro Hack: Use masking tape to block out dimensions on your wall, to visualize the impact before you buy.
3. 🎨 what colors fit your space?
Art should elevate your space — not compete with it. Think about:
- Complementary tones that echo your décor
- Contrasting colors to energize a neutral space
- Monochrome palettes for timeless sophistication and soothing
- Bold color blocks to spark emotion and inspire
Colors carry deep psychological and
emotional weight. Here’s a breakdown of common color–emotion associations you can use for your art choices and interior design, The emotional associations within a room get more nuanced, because context, scale, and harmony matter.
🔴 Red
- Emotional Impact in Interiors: Stimulating, passionate, sensual, bold.
- Effect: Raises energy, creates drama, works well in dining rooms or social spaces where conversation and energy are key. Best in moderation or as a focal piece.
🟠 Orange
- Emotional Impact in Interiors: Energizing, creative, welcoming.
- Effect: Adds warmth and vibrancy, great for living rooms, studios, or spaces that need a sense of vitality and playfulness.
🟡 Yellow
- Emotional Impact in Interiors: Joyful, uplifting, optimistic.
- Effect: Opens up a space with light and cheer, ideal for kitchens, entryways, or any room needing brightness. Too much can feel overwhelming, so accents work best.
🟢 Green
- Emotional Impact in Interiors: Restorative, balanced, refreshing.
- Effect: Connects a room to nature, bringing calm and renewal. Works beautifully in bedrooms, living areas, or wellness-focused spaces. Pairs well with wood and natural textures.
🔵 Blue
- Emotional Impact in Interiors: Calming, trustworthy, introspective.
- Effect: Lowers stress, brings serenity—great for bedrooms, bathrooms, and meditation spaces. Dark blues feel sophisticated and grounding, lighter blues feel airy and open.
🟣 Purple
- Emotional Impact in Interiors: Luxurious, imaginative, spiritual.
- Effect: Creates a sense of richness and depth; ideal for statement walls, art focal points, or intimate spaces where mystery and wonder are desired.
⚫ Black
- Emotional Impact in Interiors: Bold, sophisticated, powerful.
- Effect: Adds drama, depth, and elegance. Works best in contemporary or modern interiors as grounding contrast, especially when paired with lighter tones.
⚪ White
- Emotional Impact in Interiors: Pure, clean, expansive.
- Effect: Creates openness and simplicity, allowing art to breathe. A perfect backdrop for colorful or bold pieces—turns the focus onto the art itself.
🌸 Pink
- Emotional Impact in Interiors: Romantic, playful, nurturing.
- Effect: Soft pinks add calm and tenderness, while bold pinks add vibrancy and statement energy. Works in bedrooms, lounges, or creative spaces.
🤎 Brown / Earth Tones
- Emotional Impact in Interiors: Grounding, cozy, reliable.
- Effect: Brings warmth and comfort; connects to natural, organic interiors. Perfect in living rooms, studies, and rustic or boho aesthetics.
🌈 Multicolor
- Emotional Impact in Interiors: Joyful, dynamic, expressive.
- Effect: Fills a space with life and creativity; great for eclectic homes, children’s rooms, or anywhere personality and movement are welcome.
🌈 Energy Tip: Warm tones (reds, golds) radiate vibrance; cool tones (blues, greens) create calm.
If it leaves you unmoved, it isn’t you.
When art leaves you unmoved, it simply
isn’t your story. The best pieces charge the air around them, stop you in your
tracks, and remind you what it means to feel alive. There is a connection. They become more than images on a wall; they become extensions of you—personal anchors of meaning that bring energy, joy, and depth into your space every single day. Your art should feel like it’s whispering, ‘I belong to you,’ because it reflects something true about who you are.
4. 🖼️ original vs. print —
what’s right for you?
Both originals and fine art prints offer beauty — it comes down to meaning, budget, and exclusivity.
- Originals
Are one-of-a-kind investments, carrying the raw emotion of the artist’s hand. They’re perfect for collectors or those seeking something soul-deep, or one-of-a-kind exclusivity.
- Prints
(Especially framed, (A giclée print [pronounced zhee-clay] is a museum-quality fine art reproduction made with high-resolution inkjet printing on archival paper or canvas or printed on canvas). My prints offer accessibility and flexibility, and still deliver impact and emotion — with excellent archive-quality. They come in many sizes.
💡 Want both? If budget is an issue, start with a print, fall in love, then move up to an original. I have many different print size reproductions of my originals.
5. 🌍 your story, your values, your vibe?
Art reflects who you are and what you care about. Think about:
- Your personal story — milestones, travels, dreams, experiences
- Your culture or roots — colors, patterns, themes that feel comfortable and relatable, just like home
- Your lifestyle — bold, minimalist, earthy, urban, soulful
- Your values — art that reflects your personal values, deep-rooted beliefs and guiding principles that shape how you live, what you stand for, and what feels meaningful to you.
- Your worldview — the framework through which you interpret life, reality, experiences, and your place in the world. Its what you believe, and is made up of beliefs, values, and assumptions that shape how you see the world, make decisions, and assign meaning.
- It lifts you up — if your art does not inspire you, its not your art
🧭 Gut Check: If it makes you pause and feel something — that’s your art speaking to you. Look at the art, does it reflect you and who you are?
6. 🧠 don’t overthink it. feel It.
At the end of the day, great art moves you. If a piece catches your eye, lingers in your mind, or makes your heart stir — trust it.
Your walls deserve emotion, not just decoration.
Find art that matches who you are.
✨ not sure where to start?
Check out these curated sections of the Peter Ashworth Art Collection:
- → Art for Modern Spaces
- → Emotive Abstracts
- → Statement Pieces
- → Inspired Color Stories
- → Framed Prints Under $250
- → Originals for Collectors
🛠 Tools to Help You Decide
- Wall Art Size Guide →
- Shop by Color Palette →
- Original vs. Print Comparison →
- Start a Custom Commission →
My art moves me like a tide—pulling me deeper into what it means to be human.
what 'is'your style?
What style do you love, and that you feel most comfortable around? What expression lifts you up and inspires you?
what size should you go for?
Large-scale art carries a boldness that smaller works simply can’t match. It doesn’t just fill a space—it transforms it.
what colors fit your space?
Colors carry deep psychological and
emotional weight.
original vs print?
Both originals and fine art prints offer beauty and advantages — it comes down to meaning, budget, and exclusivity.
your story, your values, your vibe
Art reflects who you are and what you care about.
don't overthink it. feel it.
Find art that matches who you are.
