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mandek The artwork has been taken in different lighting. The fall forest is in my house, the last picture with the mirror is where I would like to hang the tropical oils. Large pictures 36"x57" approx.

ASVInteriors Is this replace your mirror - or on either side? If so, can you take a picture front on so we can see the spacing either side?

cyn222 The tropical art sure will give a new feel to the space. It will come alive. Painting similar to sofa is too bland. You only live once....go with what makes you come alive!

Charmean Neithart Interiors, LLC. I don't think these paintings should go in the same room. It would help if you had a wide shot of the whole room including the walls where these paintings would go.

mandek Here's some quick picks left to right pictures of m room. Paintings are large. I was thinking of hanging them where the mirror is, they would hang across from the large wall unit. I like to decorate with interesting objects and photos of family. Thank you for your input. Nothing like a fresh perspective. I'm already looking at this room differently.

michigammemom All of your furnishing have a rich and burnished Old World look. The brighter blues and aquas in the tropical art seem out of place and I love the curvy mirror you presently have.

mandek A friend at work said I should paint the gold frame black. That would tie it in . . .like that idea. Like my curvy mirror too. Like the greenery in the painting it's true it comes alive. I could move the mirror to the entry.

mandek Pictures I've found

Irisheyes Home Improvement Go to DianeHynes.com and check out the art. You can custom order size and subject matter . . . to your needs. Congrats on purchasing original art. So many beautiful homes do not have real art in them, which shocks me. Why spend on beautiful architecture, furniture and then hang junk on the walls!

Jayme Hobbs I don't think they go with what you have, nor would they look right as there are now. The colors are not right for the room. The other 2 larger pics u posted look more lie they would work...but hard to tell from the view I have.

Keitha Love the beautiful painting that is currently in your living room and don't recommend painting the frame black... I think it would cheapen the look. I suggest that if you really love the colorful paintings they could be wonderful in another area of your home, foyer maybe?

mandek Thank you for the input. I love original art, family photos and mirrors. I used to paint murals, I have a background in stage design, the beautiful murals you included are a huge inspiration to me. I'm not anxious to paint the frame on the old picture. I think the old painting ties into my backyard scenery and woodsy environment. I was thinking a "world traveler/British colony" vibe might theme and justify the tropical paintings along with the old painting.

kapahner Don't do it. If you must have the artwork then hang in different room. Do not paint frame.

ASVInteriors Frankly art is art - and if you like them go for them. They are both traditional, although one is a different style to the other but they are not next to each other and there are different vantage points within the room. I feel you can get away with it.

Can I suggest you proceed cautiously? bring in a kitchen chair and lean the two paintings on them against the wall. Leave it for a day or two till you get accustomed to them there. You will know by then if the colours work for you or not.

mandek You talked me out of painting the frame, the painting is dark enough. ASV I think I could bring it home for a day or two. I've gat a month to wait because the consignment shop will be closed. I will take it slow. My wall unit has pillar looking trim on it thats very similar to the tropical paintings, love to repeat elements. I have a huge attraction to all the paintings. When I bring it home I will post more pics.