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SJ Axelby’s Interior Portraits
An Artist’s View of Designers’ Living Spaces
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An artist’s record of the homes of 89 leading creatives from interior designers to ceramicists, antiques dealers, florists and chefs.
Homes of leading creatives explored through gorgeous watercolour painting
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An artist’s record of the homes of 89 leading creatives from interior designers to ceramicists, antiques dealers, florists and chefs.
SJ Axelby brings new life to interior portraiture, capturing in paint the favourite rooms of 89 leading creatives from interior designers to ceramicists and antiques dealers (and florists and chefs). A sumptuously illustrated record of a home or special project, each interior portrait is accompanied by a charming and quirky interview with the owner, in which we discover invaluable nuggets of design advice, cocktail choice, life hacks and so much more – all illustrated in watercolour by SJ.
There is a long tradition of painting rooms to provide a record of grand homes, giving a glimpse into the life and times of previous generations. Today there is a resurgence of interest in our living spaces, but there is no book in the tradition of illustrated room portraiture to inspire you. SJ Axelby's Interior Portraits will take you into multiple unique and colourful homes, seen through the artist’s eye.
Creating an authentic and characterful scheme is much like the composition of a painting: the shape, form, contrast, colour, pattern and texture all need to work in harmony. This pictorial guide includes not only Sarah-Jane’s original watercolours but scrapbook pages annotated with design wisdom from each room’s owners, which will enthuse and empower the reader to try new ideas in their own homes. It’s a creative who’s who of the international design world featuring mouth-watering compositions bursting with colour and pattern and displaying the true joy of a home that reflects its owner’s personality. With a foreword by Kit Kemp of Firmdale Hotels.
Just a few of the creatives featured:
- Alexandra Tolstoy
- Alice Stori Liechtenstein
- Anna Spiro
- Ashley Hicks
- Ben Pentreath & Charlie McCormick
- Cath Kidston Padgham
- Erica Davies
- Flora Soames
- Henry Holland
- Kit Kemp
- Lucinda Chambers
- Lulu Lytle
- Luke Edward Hall & Duncan Campbell
- Matilda Goad
- Penny Morrison
- Robert Kime
- Skye McAlpine
- Sophie Conran
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Reviewers praise SJ Axelby’s Interior Portraits for its charming and exquisite illustrations that capture the essence of diverse interiors with style and colour. The book is noted for its focus on real homes with a quirky element, bringing energy and liveliness to the spaces depicted. Critics appreciate it as a delightful addition to contemporary culture, comparable to other beloved artistic projects born during the Covid lockdown period.
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ISBN: 9781911682585
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 13 October 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Pavilion
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 195.0mm
Height: 252.0mm
Weight: 830g
Pages: 192
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About the Author
SJ Axelby has had a paintbrush in her hand for as long as she can remember. She has a degree in textile design and loves pattern, colour and all things interiors. Best known for her room portraiture (she created the Room Portrait Club during lockdown), recent clients include Christie's, Kit Kemp and Alexandra Tolstoy. Her work has featured in the Telegraph Stella Magazine, FT How to Spend It, the Liberty Book, Elle Decoration and The World of Interiors and international titles such as Elle Decor Italia and Architectural Digest. She is now a full-time room portrait artist working for designers, hoteliers and clients around the world. @sjaxelby 14K followers
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