Tuesday, November 4, 2014

A cool collaboration

Several months ago, Lisa Mende contacted me about a painting for the room that she and Traci Zeller were designing for the Ronald McDonald House Long Island, I was thrilled.
First Lisa sent me an inspiration board.


and Traci sent me a memo sample of the fabric.

They added that this office was intended to be a quiet place for the parent's of sick children to take care of personal business. Lisa used the word "focus" to help guide me on what they were after. Something pretty but not too energetic.
Having this much visual information about a room with a clear purpose made my job easier and really enjoyable.
I took many of the colors directly from the fabric, a rare luxury to have a sample in my hands.
The result was "Cocoon".


Traci and Lisa even dubbed the room the cocoon after my painting.


Its a wonderful, cozy space and I am so honored that they asked for my help.

12 comments:

Cathy said...

How beautiful, both visually and emotionally! You 3 make a wonderful, giving team and I love the result of your collaboration, congrats!

Unknown said...

Congratulations, it's perfect! xo Nancy

Dianne said...

Your painting looks wonderful in this room. Love your art!

Christina Baker said...

This is all just fabulous!! Congrats Kerry!

Elizabeth "Libby" Day said...

Amazing, Kerry! Your interpretation and understanding of the purpose and intent for this room is beautifully reflected in your painting. Congratulations!

Sue Marrazzo Fine Art said...

so so GREAT!!!!!!!

Leslie @ Segreto Secrets said...

Oh so pretty! Well done!! I adore the mirror!!
xo. Leslie
Segreto Finishes

Kristen @ Pursuing Vintage said...

Great work and such a great cause!

Unknown said...

Such a beautiful, soothing room. Love you painting, Kerri. Wonderful work. 💗

Kim said...

You three gave a beautiful gift to these families! Your art piece is magnificent Kerry!

Anonymous said...

The room is perfection with your painting, Kerry. What a gracious project!

Elizabeth @ The Little Black Door said...

Perfect! And it gives me ideas... :)