Fractal art is a mesmerizing form of digital creativity, born from the intricate calculations of fractal objects. It gives life to both still and animated visuals, offering a world of abstract beauty that I love.

Fractal art, with its vivid palettes, intricate patterns, and flawless symmetry, possesses a certain magic.

In many of my designs, you’ll find spirals—an ever-present symbol with profound meanings. For more insights, you can explore my article ‘What Does Your Art Mean?‘

Spirals, deeply rooted in nature, often symbolize our connection to the divine and universal energy. They embody concepts like harmony, new beginnings, focus, journeys, direction, and progress. The spiral’s graceful progression signifies the path to elevated consciousness.

Imagine the sheer beauty and positive energy these spirals can infuse into your space.”

Creating fractal art is like journeying through a boundless kaleidoscope. I see mesmerizing vistas, and pause where I like to revel in their beauty. I can play, manipulating color, texture, light, and hue, and then can capture these moments into unique designs. However, revisiting these exact moments is like chasing a singular raindrop in a vast sea; utterly elusive. Each creation, therefore, is truly one-of-a-kind.

Join me on a voyage through this digital ‘kaleidoscope’ in the video below.”

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Deciding where to stop is our first decision, and as you can see, the possibilities are endless. Once there,  we can adjust colors, texture, lightness and more.

Let’s change the colors.

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Now, let’s play with light, and then texture.

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When we like the end result, we can freeze the image and then create art, home decor, fashions and more, as you can see in two of my online stores on Society6 and Vida.

Technology, and with it my ability to create with more options is always evolving. Now I work with other fractal art programs and even AI to create art. You can see some of my latest fractal and other energy art on Pixels.com.

So what can you do with it? Use it as a focal point or as an accent to create your perfect space…you know, the place that gives you joy every time you walk in:)

Creating Your Perfect Space with Fractal Art

Before integrating fractal art into your space, consider these three essential tips:

1. Role of the Art: Decide if your fractal art will be the centerpiece or a complementary element. As a centerpiece, its colors, patterns, and energy should influence the room’s overall design. When playing a secondary role, its size, hue, and placement should harmonize with existing decor.
2. Color Coordination: Fractal art spans a spectrum from vivid, contrasting hues to monochromatic tones. Choose colors that not only resonate with you but also enhance your existing decor.
3. Shape Selection: While fractal art commonly employs spirals, it offers a vast array of patterns. Consider how you feel about different shapes—be it intricate, flowing, abstract, or streamlined designs. Do you prefer an artwork with beautiful detail that unveils its story upon closer inspection or one that shows its magic from afar?

Remember, the art’s position, colors, and forms significantly influence the room’s ambiance and your experience within it.

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Here are some examples of fractal art I have created to go in a variety of Global Style designs. Click on each picture to learn more about the project, and see the fractal art I used to get the look.

Watercolor Fractal Art

Bioluminescence Fractal Art

The Sea Fractal Art

Great Conjunction Fractal Art

I designed this series during the Great Conjunction of the planets and then used it in Mexican style, Turkish style, and a Modern Global style living room. Read more about what inspired this art in my article, Do You Need an Alignment?

A Passion for Purple Fractal Art

Learn more about this project, the art I created for it, and other featured artists in this room in my new Artists Corner and article, Let the Art Be the Heart of Your Home.

Deep Purple Fractal Art

Arctic Evening, Icefield and Arctic Night Fractal Art

Spring Fractal Art

I used my Spring Fractal Art Collection in a Mid-Century Modern/Bohemian living room, and several Modern Global Style offices. As you can see, although these rooms all have the same art, they have different styles and energy.

These are just a few examples of the Edesigns I have created with custom fractal art. As you can see, the possibilities for color, style, and more are endless. Imagine what is possible for you.

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The first time I saw Fractal Art, I discovered it accidentally on Pinterest. I stopped in my tracks and was captivated with the brilliant colors, intricate designs and perfect symmetry. I searched for more and became more fascinated. I wanted to know how it was created.  Being an artist myself, I am always on the lookout for new art forms that inspire me!

 

I was surprised to find out that Fractal art is a form of computer or digital art developed in the 1980’s. It is algorithmic art created by calculating fractal objects which create still and moving images.  In other words, it is abstract art created by math.

 

 What? Doing math and art at the same time is not my idea of a good time, but I still wondered if there was a way to learn to make it without making my brain hurt!

 

I found there are a variety of computer programs out there that allow you to experiment with creating fractal art so started playing around. It takes a little bit of learning and experimenting, but this is what I found.

 

Creating fractal art is like traveling through a kaleidoscope that has no beginning or end.  When traveling, you find a place you want to stop and stay a while. While there,  you can manipulate the color, texture, light, shine, spectrum, hue and other elements around you until you have created the perfect place, and then you save it as an image. Sometimes I go a little too far playing with the elements and I ruin what I have made but can not go back. So I feel lucky when I can capture the perfect image. It is impossible to ever find that place again if I did want to replicate it…it would be like finding a single drop of water within the ocean. That is why each piece is one of a kind.

 

Here is an example of what I mean. Let’s go on a little journey together through the “kaleidoscope”.

 

Let’s say we found a good place to stop and stay awhile and want to play with some colors. Below I am modifying the spectrum and hues.

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OK, now let’s play with some textures.

 

Working with fractal art is a little like meditation and color therapy mixed together. As a person that  loves color, I am in my happy place!

So what can you do with your fractal art when you are done?  See my fractal art collection, Fractal Art- Sacred Geometry in Motion, and a wide variety of wall art and home decor that can be made from it.

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My fractal art is energy art, and I infuse my energy into the creations to help support you on various things you may need in life. Learn more about how having energy art in your space can change your life.

Visit my artist studios on Pixels, and Le Galeriste which features wearable art to see all the possibilities for attracting the energy you want into your life.

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What is Fractal Art Anyway?

You may be wondering what the heck fractal art is? It is a captivating art form with the brilliant colors, intricate designs and perfect symmetry that I create on my computer! 

Creating fractal art is like traveling through a kaleidoscope that has no beginning or end.  When traveling, you find a place you want to stop and stay a while. While there,  you can manipulate the color, texture, light, shine, spectrum, hue and other elements around you until you have created the perfect place, and then you save it as an image.  It is impossible to ever find that place again if I did want to replicate it…it would be like finding a single drop of water within the ocean. That is why each piece is one of a kind.

Here is an example of what I mean. Let’s go on a little journey together through the “kaleidoscope”.

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Do you wonder how to make the magic happen in a room, where all the colors, textures and pieces fit together just right? Maybe you’ve tried it several times and somehow the end result was off, but you couldn’t figure out why? Did you spend a lot of money buying pieces you loved but were not happy with the way everything looked together? Is there some magic formula to make it happen? Why yes, there is!  Start with the art!

I may be a little biased, because I am both a designer and an artist, but it works for me! All designers have their own way of doing things and this is what I do. I start with the art and build my color palette and the rest of the room around it.

Start with the Art

So, what do I mean by art? It does not have to be what you typically think of. such as art you hang on the wall, although it could be. It could be a great rug, which is art for your floor. Maybe you have a fantastic view, which is built in art on your windows. It could be an inspiration piece such as a beautifully designed piece of furniture or a wonderful antique. Or even an architectural element such as a gorgeous fireplace could be the “art”.

Consider the colors, textures, the style and mood your art conveys. Take cues from the art to build the rest of the room to harmonize with and highlight the art.  Often,  I use more than one piece of “art” and work with the combination. Here is an example where I used three sources of art to build the design for this beach house.

The Primary Art- The View

In this Edesign, the main source of art is the view. The view is so beautiful and there is so much of it in the large expanse of glass, the view can not and should not be ignored. The view sets the color palette of various shades of blues, whites, and browns. It also sets the tone of a coastal style that is relaxed and peaceful. It adds texture, from soft and flowing from the sand and water,  to hard and angular from the rocks.

The Secondary Art

To highlight and harmonize with the art in the view, the next pieces I looked for were the rugs, or the art for the floor. The main rug pulled in the colors from the view with the addition of a light purple and a touch of green which expanded the color palette. The colors from the rug and the view were used to determine fabric colors for the furniture and the wall color. A second rug highlighted the dining area and used mainly blues.  

Supporting Art

And finally, I selected supporting art for the walls. The main art is the view of the ocean on 2 walls.  I created fractal art designs of the “Sea” for the third wall and for the accent pillows.  The colors and design match the ocean views and the blues in the two area rugs, tying it all together.

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The remaining pieces all harmonize with and support the “art” and of course the function of the room. Some of the products may contain affiliate links.

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OK, well maybe you can’t save the whole planet all at once but you can certainly save some of it by wearing eco-friendly, gorgeous clothes. and get 25% off at the same time (use code WELCOME25)! And it is a great excuse to shop and feel good about it! 

Eco-friendly fashions are made from natural or recycled materials. Natural materials can include wool, silk, cotton, leather or new materials reconstituted from plant materials such as Modal or Bemberg. Recycled materials are new materials from items that would otherwise end up in landfills.

So just how gorgeous can you look while saving the planet? Here are some examples made from eco-friendly materials that use my one of a kind Fractal Art at Vida.

Natural Materials

Modal

Modal is produced by spinning reconstituted cellulose, from plants such as beech trees, pine trees, and bamboo. Lenzing Modal specifically is produced from sustainably harvested beech trees.

Merino Wool

Merino wool is a natural fiber grown by Merino sheep. It’s thinner and softer than regular wool which makes it easy to wear next to your skin. A biodegradable fabric, merino wool disappears after about 12 months in the ground, where this fibrous protein composed of amino acids will release carbon and nutrients back into the soil.

Cashmere Wool

Cashmere wool,  is a fiber obtained from cashmere, pashmina and other types of goats. It has been used to make yarn, textiles and clothing for hundreds of years. The word comes from Kashmir. Cashmere is one of the most sought-after fibers in the world for scarves and sweaters because it is softer, lighter, and up to three times more insulating than sheep wool.

Twill Wool

Twill is a lightweight fabric characterized by its diagonal weave which is nice for cool, but not cold temperatures.

Bemberg

Bemberg is made with regenerated fiber made from cotton linter (found around cotton seeds), a raw material that is pre-consumer waste. Bemberg is a biodegradable fiber that breaks down naturally after disposal.

Silk

Silk is a natural protein fiber with a shimmering appearance due to it’s triangular prism-like structure which refracts incoming light at different angles and produces different colors. Silk for textiles is generally produced by moth caterpillars.

Recylcled Materials

Hey, you can work out and get even more beautiful while saving the planet! As long as you are home all the time, it’s hard to have an excuse (I keep telling myself that!). The following art is made from 54% recycled polyester,  and 46% cotton which of course is a natural material. Cotton is a soft fiber that grows in protective case, around the seeds of the cotton plants .

This soft-knit, wash-friendly Infinity Eco scarf is produced from 96% recycled materials (96% recycled polyester, 4% spandex).

Looking Great and Saving the Planet Doesn’t Have to Stop with Your Clothes!

Looking amazing while making eco-friendly choices that help the planet feels great. And why stop there? You can make your home look fabulous as well with eco-friendly Interior Design choices in your art, furnishings, pillows, rugs, and building materials! More to come on that in future articles! Check out my Edesign packages for help in creating your eco-friendly oasis!

Learn About Fractal Art

All of the designs above were created using my unique fractal art designs. Fractal art is digital art…in other words magic I created on my computer. Learn more about how I make fractal art in my blog article, The Magic of Fractal Art and check out my Fractal Art Gallery. Custom designs for your home decor or even fashions are available.

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It’s Beautiful. It’s Inspirational. And it’s Free!

As the new year approaches, you will probably hear a lot about trends in design, color and the latest, greatest ideas in furniture and accessories. My mind is focused inward on a different way of transforming your home.

I think about 2019, what I accomplished and what my life and home felt like. I’m compelled to plan for 2020 to re-invent my life, health, business and home to be the ideal expression of myself. How about you?

I have been inspired lately listening to Jim Fortin’s podcast, “Transform your life from the inside out”,  and watching videos by Dr. Joe Dispenza. They both talk about how to re-program your brain to transform your life by working from the inside out. Jim Fortin talks about the idea of HAVE, DO, BE that most of us operate from. If I only “had” that, I could “do” this and “be” happy. He says it should be the other ways around. BE, DO, HAVE.  BE your ideal self so you can DO the things you want to and the “HAVE” will come as a result. Start on the inside and work your way out. Dr Joe Dispenza talks about how re-programming your brain through meditation can totally change your life, health and more. Change your thoughts, which change your emotions which change your physiology.  I know, a little Woo Woo perhaps, but you never know until you try. It’s a new year, what can it hurt!

As a designer, I can’t help but think about how all this translates to your home, and how transforming your home from the inside out can affect the way you feel and can help re-invent your life too.  Is it time for you to make a change? If so, how do you do it?

Color

The easiest way is by changing your colors, which have a profound effect on how you feel. There is lots of information online about the psychology of color and how different colors make you feel for inspiration. Color is easy to change! And so, it is easy not to change. How long have you had the same colors in your home? Change the paint color of a main room, change the color of your accessories, put up new and colorful art, change your pillow colors, get a new area rug.

Because color is easy to change, it’s easy to change again if you don’t like it. Be brave and go for it. Forget about grays, whites and neutrals. Try something bolder, or one of the new 2020 colors of the year. Or, if you prefer neutral colors on your walls, add pops of color in other ways. Maybe you have a bold color scheme going on now that you could change if you want a calmer and more serene environment.

Most people get stressed out about picking new colors. What colors go together? What if I hate it? Who has time to paint?  What if my friends don’t like it? The only thing that matters is if you like it and it makes you feel good.  Tell your own story. Of course, it is always great if the colors work well with your home and fixed finishes. A certified color strategist can help you with that.

Get Rid of the Monkey Chatter

What???  Yes, monkey chatter. Jim Fortin talks about how our brains are filled with monkey chatter, the endless thoughts of our past and current problems, and negative things we say to ourselves and others all day long. In other words, our heads are filled with X#$%@ most of the day. How can we re-invent ourselves with all that mental clutter?

This of course makes me think of our homes and all our clutter (me included). When we get rid of it, just like in our minds, doesn’t it feel so good? Remove the clutter, let the things you love have a place of honor with room to breathe so they shine, and you can enjoy them more. Maybe switch a few things out so something different (like art, accessories or a treasure) has a chance to take center stage.

Be Here Now

Yes, more Woo Woo:). Part of my re-invention involves learning to meditate. I’m finding this hard due to all the monkey chatter. They really are annoying?. The key is to tell the monkeys to be quiet, get centered, relaxed and calm.  I feel much more relaxed and calmer in a space that is clean, organized, and not overwhelmed with stuff. Part of my re-invention continues to include getting rid of more stuff!

Color can also create a calm environment. Benjamin Moore’s 2020 color of the year First Light (a soft blush pink) is a calm, relaxing color that is great for a bedroom. Sherwin William’s 2020 color of the year Naval (dark navy), is described as a “rich navy that creates a calm and grounding environment infused with quiet confidence”.  Sherwin Williams says that “Naval merges the desire for rich, inspiring color with our yearning for relaxation and retreat.”  Even Pantone’s color of the year, Classic Blue, is described as a shade that would “bring a sense of calm to our fast-paced, technology-filled world”. “Reminiscent of a twilight sky, the deep shade of blue evokes a tranquil feeling.”  Deep blue is considered one of the most soothing shades. PPG’s color of the year Chinese Porcelain, is also a deep blue, described as “a shade of blue that instills calmness, reduces anxiety, and encourages sleep”. “This soothing blue imparts slowness, encouraging consumers to practice mindfulness and be more present in their lives”. Sounds like these paint companies were thinking about getting rid of the monkey chatter too!

Get Connected

One benefit of meditation is to connect to something greater than yourself. The universal energy. Get comfortable with yourself and then connect with everything around you and the energy of other living things. This need for connection with other living things is called “biophilia”, which I will write more about in an upcoming blog article. In terms of home design, to me that means “bringing the outside in”. One way to do this besides having lots of windows with views of nature is again, with color. Behr’s 2020 color of the year Back to Nature is a nice green they describe as a “restorative and revitalizing green hue that engages the senses and pairs well with other colors both inside and outside your home”. Classic Blue, Pantone’s 2020 color of the year, described as the color of “twilight” can also work. Valspar came up with 20 colors of the year for 2020, in shades of pinks, greens and neutrals all based on nature.

If you decide to try one of the “colors of the year”, most vendors in the design industry are in tune with these colors so it is easy to find furnishings, accessories and art to work with them.

Here is an example of how you can pull together all the ideas that I mentioned.  I created this global style, eco-friendly design for a living room using Behr’s color of the year, Back to Nature. This design uses elements of Turkish style, with a beautiful handmade, authentic new kilim rug that has many of the traditional elements of true vintage Turkish Kilims. It is 10 x 13 and made of wool, so is eco-friendly. The Kilim pillow covers, (pillow 1, pillow 2, and pillow 3) are hand woven and made of 40-50 years old Turkish kilim fragments backed with cotton cloth. You can get 5% off the rug and pillows and anything you like at Kilim.com with code nls2019 at check out. I adore the soft look of the pink velvet sofa, which also comes in a beautiful shade very close to Back to Nature. The velvet lumbar pillows come in both coral and moss colors. The clean hour-glass shape of the black lamps go beautifully with the design of the Turkish rug. I also love the pink Moroccan pouf! The iron and marble side tables and coffee table add a modern, simple element and are eco-friendly.

I created fractal art for this design to work with both Turkish style and the color Back to Nature. I think these elements would also go beautifully with Benjamin Moore’s First Light. The three designs, called Connection, Connecting and Connect work together and are available at my store on Society6.  Learn more about my fractal art in my article Fractal Art for Interior Design.

As I write this article, I realize that even though I was not thinking about design “trends”, the colors of the year perfectly reflect the direction I want to go in 2020. I assume many others feel the same, as the colors of the year tend to reflect the direction our culture is moving.

I hope this article inspires you to be your best self in the coming year and gives you a few ideas to get there. Happy New Year!

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All of these picks are great for modern global style design and telling your own unique and amazing story. Wondering what your Global Design Style is? Take the quiz and find out!

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