therapy

The very, very best way to clear the mind and soul:
walk.  hike.  explore.

blur

"Perhaps imagination is only intelligence having fun."

-George Scialabba

bloomin'

The streets of Minneapolis are in full  bloom with birch...I love it!

musing

"Our truest life is when we are in dreams awake."

-Henry David Thoreau

wellness center

My inspiration (photo from a park last week):

A calm, natural color palette for a wellness center:

The construction underway:

nursery art

A sienna lynn studio favorite, 
oliver and friends was custom painted for baby Schirg's nursery!

residential remodel

A few photos to share from a recent interior design project.  This couple's modern art collection takes center stage on gallery-style white walls, vibrant accent walls, additional spot-lighting above, new moulding and beautiful wood panels below. Fun to work with such great clients with an appreciation for art and design!
Before:

After > Casual Dining: 

New dining chairs and modern light fixture adjacent to a fresh hue.

Before:

After > Formal Dining:  The addition of french doors, and crisp white wainscoting compliment the pop art.  

Before:

After > Den: 

Demo existing built-in cabinets and soffit; create new formal den with display shelves, enclosed storage behind new wainscoting panels, and focal art wall. 

ahhhh vacation

"Tension is who you think you should be. Relaxation is who you are."
-Chinese proverb

ready, set, go...

Sienna Lynn Studio met with a new client this week who has outgrown their current office space:

They will move into this new office suite in less than two months: Stay tuned to see the interior design unfold!

bubbly

Bubbly, sienna lynn studio (acrylic on canvas)

This elongated painting makes a whimsical statement on a tall entry wall.
Paint colors from the adjacent rooms are blended into the canvas. The circle motif is light-hearted and playful, perfect for welcoming guests into the space!

construction sites

It's exciting to have several projects in the midst of construction!

universe at work

"Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen."

-Ralph Waldo Emerson

creative space

innovative.  productive.  professional. 

creative.  fresh.  clean lines.  cohesive space.

. . .Fit plans for a web design firm in St. Paul!

in the rocks

Selecting colors for your home, office, restaurant, or retail space?

Look around you. What are you drawn to? 

Different color schemes are everywhere in nature and inspire many interior spaces!  

Choosing two shades of the same hue, or contrasting colors with similar undertones, creates unity throughout the space.

  






A color palette inspired by this bowl o' rocks:

schematic designs

The creative wheels are turning! Schematic designs are in progress for a downtown lofts building in Minneapolis. 

colors of sienna

Eight days of sunshine, record warmth, and gorgeous colors! My very favorite time of year -- surrounded by raw sienna and burnt sienna. Coincidence?

transitions

 
I created this set of paintings to evoke a sense of balance, with an unpredictable rythm.

dark/light, sunny/cloudy, earth/water, rest/energy.

Life's constant transitions.

sls website

always a work in progress, but time to reveal the sienna lynn studio website:
http://www.siennalynnstudio.com/index.html

at the studio

...a residential remodel in the works!

butterfly

"We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty."
-Maya Angelou

lake home renovation

Sienna Lynn Studio used this subtle, monochromatic color palette to achieve a fresh modern finish to a beautiful lake home remodel.

Main body: Aesthetic White
Lower portion: Accessible Beige
Trim: Extra White

yellow sky

Taking a break from work to enjoy my city. "Influenced by the Mississippi River's proximity and beauty, architect Jean Nouvel's vision for 'theaters in the sky' made way for countless architectural feats in the facility."
-Guthrie Theater, Minneapolis

design development

Designs for the marketing firm are coming together!

the vibe

"Hard work is not the path to Well-Being.
Feeling good is the path to Well-Being.
You don't create through action;
You create through vibration.
And then, your vibration calls action from you."

-Author Unknown

go bold

with paint!
Residential and commercial color consultations are keeping me busy this summer!
The most dramatic way to improve your space, and enhance the architecture, is a fresh coat of paint--
The perfect hue of course!
Contact jodi@siennalynnstudio.com for a color consultation or painter referral.

appartment livin'

Before: 8 appartment buildings of pale yellow:
After: richer color adds architectural interest and warmth: