The workspace is the perfect place to ignore when one is seeking inspiration. Monitors replace framed pictures, gray walls replace color, and the ongoing trend of minimalism can turn the office into a person that looks presentable but has nothing to say. I, among others, can be guilty of this complacency in reasoning the scenic background of my laptop as art.
It really gets the juices flowing…
To contrast this, I have tried to be more aware of ways to spice up the visuals and comfort of the office. I mounted a cheap guitar on a wall, display a continuous stream of 4K national park footage on the break room monitor, and even purchased an artsy mug rack online (it barley counts I know, but small steps). My incremental steps recently evolved into an established one with the contracting of artwork by a local artist, and family friend, Chloe Gale.
After a quick tour of the office, and a rambling description as to what we were looking for, Chloe was armed with the appropriate amount of vagueness to create something great. In a couple of days, she shared examples of paintings that seemed to align with our descriptions followed with a rough sketch of what she envisioned.
The example piece and the mockup
Following our approval of her mock-ups, Chloe transformed the rough sketches into the impressive paintings below. All of them reflected the vibes we were going for in the office, the local beauty of Oregon, and something a little more inspiring than my computer’s background image.
Strategically placed across the office (note the coffee mug holder)
From the team of Ablesoft, thank you Chloe!
