Even in the smallest entranceway a piece of artwork will enliven the area. It will be one of the first things that we see coming home and again when we leave. It should therefore be something that makes us stop and take a moment to look and think. It should make us happy or curious or give a sense of wonder. It can be anything from a child’s drawing to a photo to an original Dali.

This small painting was at the recent MCAD art sale hanging among thousands of pieces of art. I liked the bright colors, the composition, that it was made with spray paint and marker and that it was just $20. It was created by Taylor Lindgren who is a student at MCAD. Do you have a piece of artwork in your entry? If you have a photo I’d love it if you would link to it in the comments. Or email it to me and I will post it for you.

Update: December 3, 2009 – Diana over at the fabulous blog Fine Diving in Chicago sent in photos of her hallway artwork. Diana writes:

Hi Ken,
These are by family members. The Shoes of Vanna White is a watercolor by my daughter when in high school. Red Coat is a pastel by my mother in law, BA Durkes. We have a lot of family art in our house from 5 kids and artist BA, and we’ve always been big on paper crafts.

They hang in the small entry between the outside and inside doors. I’m thinking of sanding and repairing the walls for a new color in January. I did an all over stencil that looks like wallpaper to hide the old condition of the old walls, and it’s been up for a few years, would like a simpler look now.

Beautiful and personal. Thanks Diana!