Jul 25
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Splashbacks with art – VR Art Glass

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VR Art Glass featuring Colour Splash # 16

HOME

Home is a tiny word for such an important place.

For all of us, it’s where we want to feel safe and warm, protected and comfortable.

It’s also a place from where you draw strength and where you feel your most authentic self.

Quote from – ‘A life less ordinary – interiors and inspirations’,  Zoe Ellison and Alex Legendre. 

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VR Art Glass ‘Colour Splash # 16’
In harmony with the surrounding decor

 

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Abstract art provides a splash of colour – a sense of personality

 

 

 

 

Jun 29
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An evocative kitchen oozing with sophistication & confidence

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We are privileged to see peoples ‘dream kitchen’ take shape (on paper) then come to life in reality.  From the early stages of design, colour and finish selections – all the way through to the build and installation.  We contribute (with VR Art Glass) in one small way to what is often a high involvement, personal and lengthy process. 

The end result often involves seeing sparkling, crisp white kitchens that are always pleasing to look at.  Just recently however, we were delighted to view the kitchen of builder Craig Field and partner Diny of Field Homes.  Viewing the new home designed and built by the couple was a big surprise and affirms something rather significant to me…

Your kitchen can exude a style and mood of your choosing and making.        

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Kitchen design by Diny and build by Craig of Field Homes.
VR Art Glass splashback featuring artwork ‘Melbourne Mono # 4’
‘Super White’ granite bench tops by Melbourne Marble & Granite.

 

The Blackburn South kitchen is warm, dark and handsome – wearing the striking finishes and sleek colour palette with great confidence.  The deep charcoal of the cabinetry, combined with the dramatic granite bench tops: has style equal to that of a highly considered and well composed bar or restaurant.  

Congratulations Diny and Craig of Field Homes on your stylish and evocative kitchen.  Thank you for reminding me that each kitchen can be unique and a mirror to the personality and style we choose to reflect.

Toni

Jun 18
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Langwarrin Kitchen: a monochromatic beauty, bursting with features & personality

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As a Professional Painter, Peter has the opportunity to see the interiors of many homes and kitchens.  Consequently, he knows what appeals to him, along with having a clear vision of the colours and finishes that will endure the test of time.  So when it came time for the couple behind this renovation to plan their own sparkling new kitchen – a classic black & white palette for finishes was confidently selected.

The elegant simplicity of this black & white kitchen is stunning, and while these strong foundations for the design may have been more than enough for some…there is more!  

The kitchen offers surprises and the assertion of an adventurous personality – delivered by a number of well-chosen features. 

Kitchen features include:

1.  The ‘Fire Stone’ Granite on the island bench gives a raw, textural, sensory finish that is heaven.

2.  The tap not only looks like a piece of beautiful metal sculpture… running water features a light which changes colour in sync with the water temperature.  Providing some fun – and it is mesmerising too!  

3.  A sneaky butlers pantry sliding panel (a section of the splashback) – keeps the kitchen ‘front of house’ clutter free, while the ‘back of house’ engine room of food storage and preparation is neatly tucked out of sight.  Genius! 

4.  The VR Art Glass splashback featuring artwork Melbourne Mono # 8 – looks fantastic.   “Yes of course… you would say that…”, you may be thinking… but it is true!

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VR Art Glass splashback featuring artwork Melbourne Mono # 8

The photographic artwork created by Michael Collins captures the energy and urban pulse of our vital city.  It showcases Melbourne’s eloquent mix of modern and historic architecture.  And while the visual has a modern edge – the black and white presentation affords the artwork a timeless quality.  Melbourne Mono # 8 fits in perfectly with this sleek and elegant kitchen.   

Very successful choices have been made for this kitchen and the end result is a delight.  But enough of what we think… this is what Peter had to say about the experience of working with Visual Resource for the kitchen splashback,

 Hi Michael and Toni,

It is with great pleasure that I send this message to let you know how fantastic our splashback has come up.  Even though we threw a big challenge to you by having the splashback in three pieces to accommodate the sliding window to the butler’s pantry, the job has come up perfect.  Nobody has noticed it is in three pieces until we slide the window up.  Your attention to detail is second to none. 

Thank you Peter.  We are thrilled you are happy with your new VR Art Glass splashback. 

Toni

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A butlers pantry sliding panel (a section of the splashback)
is just one of the clever and surprising features of the kitchen

May 30
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New Art Collections by Michael Collins. A visual hit. A feast for the eyes

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Three exciting and diverse Collections are now available to be viewed within the  Abstract Gallery.

SOLARISED COLLECTION

Now for that ‘visual hit and feast for the eyes’ we mentioned… The new Solarised Collection demands that the viewer take notice!

Featuring a colour palette spanning cool turquoise, aqua and green, through to warm earthen inspired tones.  With such diversity of colour and pattern, the Collection makes a bold and unpredictable statement.

Works from the Solarised Collection will provide a true feature to compliment a fresh, modern space.  (Caution: Solarised is a Collection for the brave of heart.)

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A feast for the eyes.
Artwork 03 Solarised – Inspired by warm earthen tones.

 

NATURES TEXTURE COLLECTION

A collection that looks to the natural world for fertile inspiration.

The impressive bark of our native trees became the subject of exploration for the new Natures Texture Collection.  With such unique colours and textures, the designs inherent in the bark are nothing short of intriguing.

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Natures Texture Collection – a series of works that look to the natural world for fertile inspiration.
Artwork 01 Natures Texture.

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Artwork 05 Natures Texture.
The impressive bark of our native trees became the subject of exploration for the new Natures Texture Collection.

 

WATERCOLOUR COLLECTION

Continuing to draw from Mother Nature’s abundant designs, the new Watercolour Collection evokes feelings of calm while charming the viewer with a rainbow of vibrant colours.  

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Artwork 14 Watercolour
The new Watercolour Collection evokes feelings of calm while charming the viewer with a rainbow of vibrant colour.

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The Watercolour Collection draws from Mother Nature’s abundant beauty.

 

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From the new Watercolour Collection – a series of works where colour sings.

 

May 16
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Home renovation… are we there yet?

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We are approaching the four-month mark on our renovation works at home.  And while the road has been slower and bumpier than we anticipated, now that the end is in sight, we love how these works are going to transform our home. 

If you can remember… we started with an all white, rather plain yet functional enough kitchen.  We now have the pleasure of looking at warm timber grain and the sparkly Jade Amerind finish.  The colour and texture of the finishes are such a treat for the eye!

One of the final pieces to complete in our renovation puzzle will be our VR Art Glass splashback.  I look forward to doing the big reveal on that… in the not too distant future.

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I am itching to stock the new pull out pantry with goodies.
I had best wait until the door is on though. Not long now – surely!

Mar 20
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VR Art Glass on display at the HIA Melbourne Home Show April 10-13, 2014

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Visual Resource will be exhibiting at the HIA Melbourne Home Show from Thursday April 10 to Sunday April 13, 2014.  

There are many reasons to visit the VR Art Glass stand A54, within the Kitchen & Bathroom area.

Just to mention a few reasons…

  • View the ‘Melbourne Skyline # 7’ VR Art Glass splashback – full sized and impressive.

 

  • Be charmed and mesmerised by the beautiful ‘Imagination-Emotion’ Collection of works by French Artiste Marie-Ancolie Romanet.  Released in creative partnership with Visual Resource at the Home Show.

 

  • Enter the draw for the chance to win $1,000 off the price of your custom VR Art Glass piece.

 

We hope to see you at the Home Show.

Toni

Mar 17
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‘Imagination-Emotion’ – a stunning new Collection of works created by French Artiste Marie-Ancolie Romanet

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The photo art of Marie-Ancolie Romanet is best described as ‘Visual Poetry’: creations as unique and delicate as the subjects themselves. 

Visual Resource is proud to announce a creative partnership with French Artiste Marie-Ancolie Romanet.  A Collection of Romanet’s works will be released at the Home Show in April and can now be previewed on the VR Abstract Gallery.  The works provide mesmerising visions for wall art, or custom VR Art Glass® pieces. 

A fellow photographer once said of Romanet’s work, “You will not see anything similar in National Geographic, travel books or stock libraries… her work, it comes from the soul. “

The photo art creations by Romanet have adorned the covers of magazines in France and the USA, graced the packaging of premium chocolates and Romanet was recently awarded her Associateship of the Royal Photographic Society (UK). 

Despite the accolades and recognition from her photographic peers – Romanet remains refreshingly modest about her visual poetry, saying, “I do not like copying.  As a unique person I produce unique images.  I photograph what catches my eye in a precise second, in my home or my garden.  They are ‘soul photographs’.”     

When capturing ‘Wild is the Wind’, Romanet recalls the moment: “Wild is the Wind’ is made with the sky, the hedges and flowers of our garden.  The seed of the dandelion was a ‘prisoner’ of a broken spider web, and it was dancing in the morning breeze.  I went mad capturing the moment but it was such a great opportunity!  A few minutes after I took the photo…the seed had taken off. “

It is with such elegance, truth and simplicity that Romanet’s visual poetry is born.    

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“Wild is the Wind’ is made with the sky, the hedges and flowers of our garden.
The seed of the dandelion was a ‘prisoner’ of a broken spider web, and it was dancing in the morning breeze’.
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‘Princess From The Cold’
The works by Marie-Ancolie Romanet provide mesmerising visions for wall art, or custom VR Art Glass® pieces.

 

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‘Tourbillon Valse’
“I try to look closely at the beauty which is surrounding us everywhere.” Marie-Ancolie.

Mar 05
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VR Art Glass featuring ‘Cremona # 7’ from the Italy Collection

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Selected image ‘Cremona # 7’ for the VR Art Glass kitchen splashback reinforces the tones from the pendant lights and front of island bench detail – tying these elements together with warmth and charisma.   Perhaps of greatest importance… the artwork looks so comfortably at home within the surrounds.  The space looks and feels lovely!   

Sometimes, few words are needed to present a project: instead, the visuals really do speak volumes.  Such is the case for the Edithvale residence.  Homeowners of the recently completed new build have created a living space quietly confident, with a seemingly effortless style being projected.

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Edithvale Residence
Featuring ‘Cremona # 7’ artwork from the Italy Collection

Feb 19
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Home renovation update

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“How is your renovation going?”

A common question we are asked at the moment… A question asked by interested friends, the Electrician hoping to finish his work off, and the Glazier who would like to return to take a measure for the new VR Art Glass splashback.  Our reply…

“The renovation is going…slowly.”

It was January 22nd when the first new cupboards were installed into the kitchen.  (All two of them!  With many more still to come.)  Almost one month down the track… please find the ‘in progress’ shots we can share with you.      

The Joiner we are working with creates very fine work.  (A craftsman is actually how we think of him.)  He is detailed, particular and downright fussy in fact.  Not something we feel the need to harass him about…. his fine work will become our home to enjoy for many years.  (I just hope it isn’t years before he is done!)   

At this point in time… there is a renovation cliché I will grasp onto, “the results are worth the pain.”  I am assured when it is all said and done, we will forget the disruption, delays and the dust.   Here is hoping there is a kernel of truth to the cliché.    

Toni

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Craftsmanship.
Shadowline detail and matching timber grain – just lovely!

 

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The ‘pain’ I mentioned…
Holes the Electrician cut in preparation for power where it has never been before.

 

Feb 18
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Make a splashback – VR Art Glass – Editorial

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Property Review Weekly (PRW) included a piece about VR Art Glass late in 2013.

‘Make a splashback’

Established by fine art photographers, Visual Resource specialise in the creation of VR Art Glass: the striking combination of splashbacks and art.  Providing the creative scope to add personality and individual style to your kitchen or bathroom, VR Art Glass is finished with durable, toughened glass perfect for active households.

Peruse their huge collection of original artworks or work with the Visual Resource team to design your own; you’re limited only by your imagination.

Thank you – PRW!