Collector notes · Kimberly Marnell Art
Choosing figurative and botanical art for your home
November 13, 2026 · From the Kimberly Marnell Art studio
A figure, a flower or a single burst of color can change how a room feels. Start with the response you want from the artwork, then use the practical details of the room to narrow your choice.
Begin with the feeling, then the palette
Consider how you use the room. A place to read may invite a quieter image; a gathering space may have room for a more vivid gesture. These are personal preferences rather than rules. Spend time with the painting before trying to match it to a cushion or a wall color.
In Golden Hour, pink hair and a flowing orange skirt carry the warmth of a sunset. The figure’s closed eyes create a quieter moment within that strong color. Flourish takes another approach: a largely monochrome figure, dark boots, red flowers and a yellow butterfly. A limited palette can still have a clear focal point.
Let botanical details do more than decorate
Flowers and leaves can draw a line through a composition, interrupt a monochrome passage or connect the figure to the surrounding space. Look at how those forms move your eye. You may respond to their shape or to the association they bring to mind.
Communion with the Earth places a kneeling figure near yellow flowers and softly suggested greenery. It is a larger original oil painting, while the smaller Flourish offers a more contained encounter. Choosing between them involves both the image and the kind of presence you want on the wall.
Test the scale in the actual room
Use the dimensions on the artwork page rather than estimating from a screen. Mark the size on the wall and stand where you normally sit or enter the room. Include the frame if the work will be framed. Leave space around switches, lamps, shelves and furniture that are already part of the view.
Check the framing information separately. Kimberly’s featured originals are offered unframed, so the final presentation is a decision you can make around your room. Ask about the support and surface before choosing a frame; paper and canvas need different consideration.
Choose a work, or discuss a commission
An existing original gives you a finished composition to respond to. A commission begins with a conversation about subject, size and color. If you are an interior designer, Kimberly’s designer commission page provides a place to plan around dimensions and references. For your own home, start with the personal commission form.
Before purchasing, confirm the title, current availability, dimensions and delivery arrangements. If you would like a closer view, email Kimberly for more information. The aim is an artwork you want to return to, with practical details that make it possible to live with.