I love art. When a piece resonates with me, I feel it viscerally. Depending on the piece, art has the power to calm, excite, challenge, please and transport you. When the stars align, interior design is art—rooms become compositions experienced through sight and touch with a point of view. My advice about art is: If you love it (and can afford it), buy it or make it. There’s always a spot for something that sparks something in you.
LAURIE FISHER
I’m lucky enough to have this painting hanging in my office. Laurie is a friend and talented artist. Back in the day we shared an office/studio space.
lauriefisherstudio.com
PORTLAND MUSEUM OF ART
I don’t get to go as often as I’d like but recently had the pleasure of going with my oldest son Mac who loves art as much as I do, maybe more.
portlandmuseum.org
JOSEF FRANK
His textiles are undoubtedly joyous works of art.
svenskttenn.com
SCOTT PETERMAN
We’re currently designing a living room around this piece. I own three of his ice house pieces and revel in their careful simplicity.
levygallery.com/artist/scott-peterman-by-scott-peterman
STRIPES
Literally must have. Never tire of them.
1stdibs.com
CIG HARVEY
I love her work. She captures peculiar snapshots of ordinary things in extraordinary situations. I also love the bold colors and use of horizon lines.
cigharvey.com
MATT RUSS
Matt and I were dockhands together (along with his brother Andy) and we grew up in the same neighborhood. I love his work and how he captures the essence of my favorite place in the world, the coast of Maine.
matthewruss.com
