Design Debate

Armin Mersmann draws immense pictures, the level of detail is mind-blowing. In particular I am fascinated by his trees. I would be overwhelmed by the visual overload in a composition like this but it seems Mersmann looks for the overly complex, the intricate - it's a visual feast. The German born artist emigrated to America with his parents in 1962. Living in a creative household, his father also an artist, Mersmann feels his journey into art was inevitable. Putting aside his lucrative career as a portrait artist Mersmann prefers the naturalistic subject, enjoying having total control over the image.  His drawings use hundreds of reference photos, he captures more than just what he saw, but what he felt too.   He says "The very act of drawing every branch, twig, highlight and shadow, rendering textures from the extreme winter skins to the silkiness of new-fallen snow, transforms the scene into an intimate journey. This undertaking is considerably diff...

I love the Victorian architecture in the UK, it's so versatile. The beautiful bones can house pretty much any style. Here London-based studio Daytrip have renovated Powerscroft Road, a home in Clapton, East of the city.  Every object feels thoughtfully chosen, collated, but not stale like a museum. There is a sense of calm and relaxation as well as creativity.  Minimal spaces can sometimes feel sterile or too precious to be restful. This home I feel strikes the right balance.    Originally found at Ignant .