Contemporary Art and Abstract Artist

Nashville abstract painter Angela Simeone building an original painting by hand in her studio — a surface that resolves only once.

One Hand, One Canvas, One Time: How an Original Painting Becomes Unrepeatable

TL;DR — An original painting becomes one of a kind in the making: one hand, one canvas, and one stretch of time produce a worked surface that resolves exactly once. Layers are built up and scraped ...

An original Angela Simeone abstract painting in a private suite at Conrad Nashville — one of a kind, hanging in a single room.

No Two Alike: Why Collectors Choose an Original Over a Print

TL;DR — Collectors choose an original painting over a print because an original exists exactly once. One hand, one canvas, one stretch of time produce a surface that resolves a single time and neve...

Light tan and pink large-scale original abstract canvas painting by Angela Simeone

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Commissioning a Large-Scale Original: What the Process Is Really Like

A step-by-step look at commissioning a large-scale original abstract painting — from first conversation to studio process, pricing, and install.

Purple, aubergine and orange large abstract landscape painting by Angela Simeone

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How to Choose Oversized Abstract Art: A Buyer's Guide

A practical buyer's guide to choosing oversized abstract art — sizing to your wall, feeling before color, originals vs. prints, framing, and install.

Evergreen and tan large-scale abstract painting by Nashville artist Angela Simeone

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Why Big Art Changes a Room (and How to Hang It Right)

Why one genuinely large abstract painting transforms a room — and exactly how to hang oversized art, including when to hire a professional.

10 Quotes from Abstract Painters on How They Want Their Artwork Lit

These quotes highlight a near-universal preference among abstract painters for subtlety over drama. Dim or angled light allows viewers to experience the work's true essence—texture, atmosphere, and...

The 4 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Choosing and Hanging Art

The 4 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Choosing and Hanging Art (and How to Fix Them Instantly) Art isn't just decoration—it's the soul of a room. It can transform a bland space into something per...

How to light art: experts on lighting original paintings

Discover expert lighting tips from renowned interior designers to make your original paintings shine. From focused illumination to balanced angles, learn how proper lighting evokes emotion and high...

Blue Angela Simeone original in a black float frame hung over a bed in a Conrad Nashville suite, showing hanging height and scale

How to Hang Art: A Nashville Abstract Painter Reveals How the Masters Want You to Do It

I’ve spent sixteen years as a contemporary painter creating color theory based abstracts in Nashville, and I can tell you this with absolute certainty: the moment a painting leaves my studio, I sti...

How to Choose Abstract Art for Your Home in 2026: A Nashville Painter’s Guide by Angela Simeone

Struggling to pick the perfect abstract painting for your space? Nashville artist Angela Simeone shares her expert room-by-room guide, including sizing tips, 2026 trends like quiet luxury palettes,...