Orange Lighthouse Painting: How to Pair Art and Wall Covers?

Orange Lighthouse Acrylic Painting
8X10" 

This painting, Orange Lighthouse, was created as an experiment with a new style. It is an 8x10 acrylic painting and can be shipped framed or unframed (It comes unframed). If you are interested, I’ve included the eBay link below. It is affordably priced and would make a great addition to a room that could use a little extra warmth and color.

The piece is largely about color and atmosphere. When decorating a room, it often helps to tie colors together throughout the space. For example, if your couch or curtains have hints of orange, this painting can help bring those elements together and create a more cohesive look. It could also work well in an office or cubicle as a reminder of the beauty and calm that exist beyond the pace of everyday work.

I was recently approved to join a local art association after submitting my photography portfolio. They welcomed me warmly and complimented the quality of my photographs. I did not submit any paintings at that time, but I plan to work on three new paintings to submit during the next jury review. Since it is a juried association, not every applicant is accepted, so I’m interested to see how my paintings are received.

Although some of my paintings have been displayed in galleries and fine art centers over the years, they did not sell at the time—and that is perfectly fine. It simply creates another opportunity for someone to enjoy the work now if it speaks to them.

I also try to donate a portion of what I earn from these creative projects to charity. Art, photography, and painting are natural forms of human expression, and if someone chooses to support that work, I’m grateful for it.

Orange Lighthouse Acrylic Painting

I also have an Art Page

You may be interested in this piece below on how to pair art, 

Matching Art Colors and Wall Colors to Create a Perfect Combination

• Coordinating wall art with existing room colors helps create a balanced and visually cohesive space. Designers often recommend the 60-30-10 rule, where artwork either reinforces secondary colors or introduces accent colors.

• Warm and cool color temperatures should generally stay consistent throughout a room. Warm-toned walls and décor tend to pair best with warm-toned artwork, while cool-toned spaces work better with blues, greens, and cooler neutrals.

• Contrast is important when choosing wall art. Artwork that perfectly matches wall colors may disappear visually, while thoughtful contrast helps create a focal point and adds depth to the room.

• Interior design discussions often emphasize pulling colors from furniture, curtains, rugs, or decorative accents into artwork selections to unify the overall aesthetic of a space.

• Community advice from decorating forums suggests limiting the number of dominant colors in a room and using artwork or patterned décor pieces to connect color schemes together in a more intentional way.

Franklin Arts. (n.d.). Matching art colors and wall colors to create a perfect combination. Retrieved May 9, 2026, from https://www.franklinarts.com/blog/entry/matching-art-colors-and-wall-colors-to-create-a-perfect-combination