Thursday, March 22, 2012

First-Ever Houzz Survey of Over 1.2 Million Members Honors J.P.Walters Design with “Best Remodeling 2012”

Jim Walters of J.P.Walters Design in San Diego has been awarded  “Best Of Remodeling” 2012 among top-rated design professionals across the country by Houzz, the leading online platform for residential remodeling and design.  This honor was bestowed in recognition of design, where the winner’s work was the most popular among 1.2 million members, also known […]


Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Artful Living, part II

An aspiring art collector may ask himself: do I like painting?  Sculpture?  Photography, pottery, or blown glass?  Do I respond to abstract, ethnic, or traditional pieces?  What themes do I find attractive: still life, landscapes, mixed media? I think we recognize the art we like before we consciously realize it – our eye is held […]


Monday, March 19, 2012

Artful Living, part I

I’ve always felt artwork is  the most fun thing ever about human history.  From cave wall charcoal drawings to the development of perspective and chiaroscuro…or even finger painting: who has ever had a better time chasing personal fulfillment than people who create visual images? Artists and interior designers relate strongly to one another because they […]