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pug drawing created by Joni Vanderslice for the J Banks Collection and produced by Paragon Art
November 15, 2017

June Pug

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On a recent trip to Africa, Sarah Vanderslice sketched the flora and fauna of the Tanzania region as well as their beloved family pug. The result was a whimsical mix of black and white doodles with pops of color. June Pug is the quintessential pug will bring great personality to the wall on which it is hung, the triple black matt with white edges in the personable frame making this a commanding little piece for an art collection. Called June Pug, the piece was created by Sarah Vanderslice for the J. Banks Collection for Paragon Art.

About the Paragon Art for J. Banks Collection: In keeping with our philosophy of “resort as home and home as resort,” we envision this collection as having broad appeal across all environments. The beauty of the sum of its parts is how we’ve mixed contemporary and traditional to bring an eclectic array of art to the marketplace. Contrast is also an important aspect of this collection: white lacquered frames pair with dark wood; pictures in a large scale fit beautifully with smaller pieces; and abstracts complement landscapes through tonal consistency.

With this collection of art for Paragon, it’s easy to see how we have drawn from motifs that have inspired us on our journeys as we have traveled and worked around the world. We often bring the outdoors in through a blend of contemporary and traditional symbols reflective of elements found in nature. Whether it’s water, wood or palms, or wildlife or sea creatures, we have mined the surroundings we see and treated the inspiration we’ve found to color and texture to make each piece unique.

Joni Vanderslice, who created these compositions, is a professional interior designer and the owner of the internationally renowned design firm J. Banks Design. The collection embodies Vanderslice’s point of view ‘luxury without pretense,’ her design style incorporating coastal influences, a playful and sophisticated use of color, fun twists on classic motifs, large-scale focal art pieces and ethnic patterns.

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bathers work of art created by Joni Vanderslice for the J Banks Collection and produced by Paragon Art
November 15, 2017

Bathers

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There is a lovely soulfulness to our Bathers series of wall art that features vintage profiles of women in swimsuits, each seated or standing figure seemingly lost in thought. Their vintage swimwear makes them seem as if they have stepped forward from another time. The textural matt surrounding the Bathers is complemented with an antique gold finished frame, the four giclée prints creating an instant gallery wall when hung as a set.

About the Paragon Art for J. Banks Collection: In keeping with our philosophy of “resort as home and home as resort,” we envision this collection as having broad appeal across all environments. The beauty of the sum of its parts is how we’ve mixed contemporary and traditional to bring an eclectic array of art to the marketplace. Contrast is also an important aspect of this collection: white lacquered frames pair with dark wood; pictures in a large scale fit beautifully with smaller pieces; and abstracts complement landscapes through tonal consistency.

With this collection of art for Paragon, it’s easy to see how we have drawn from motifs that have inspired us on our journeys as we have traveled and worked around the world. We often bring the outdoors in through a blend of contemporary and traditional symbols reflective of elements found in nature. Whether it’s water, wood or palms, or wildlife or sea creatures, we have mined the surroundings we see and treated the inspiration we’ve found to color and texture to make each piece unique.

Joni Vanderslice, who created these compositions, is a professional interior designer and the owner of the internationally renowned design firm J. Banks Design. The collection embodies Vanderslice’s point of view ‘luxury without pretense,’ her design style incorporating coastal influences, a playful and sophisticated use of color, fun twists on classic motifs, large-scale focal art pieces and ethnic patterns.

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suminagashi art in the j banks collection created by Joni Vanderslice for Paragon Art
November 15, 2017

Suminagashi

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Suminagashi “ink floating” is the ancient Japanese technique of painting on water to create marbleized effects on paper. Suminagashi is present throughout the entire collection in indigo, black, and tobacco brown. The unique marbleizing of these pieces resembles the silhouette of an oyster shell, which is a coastal fixture.  Sarah Vanderslice used this technique in the Paragon design studios to create this collection. The ancient art of Japanese marbling is expressed in a series of giclée prints to reflect this time-honored art form, the surface of the four compositions swirling with personality to bring a space an added dose of texture. They are matted in white and framed in a simple black molding that is in keeping with the paired down Japanese aesthetic.

About the Paragon Art for J. Banks Collection: In keeping with our philosophy of “resort as home and home as resort,” we envision this collection as having broad appeal across all environments. The beauty of the sum of its parts is how we’ve mixed contemporary and traditional to bring an eclectic array of art to the marketplace. Contrast is also an important aspect of this collection: white lacquered frames pair with dark wood; pictures in a large scale fit beautifully with smaller pieces; and abstracts complement landscapes through tonal consistency.

With this collection of art for Paragon, it’s easy to see how we have drawn from motifs that have inspired us on our journeys as we have traveled and worked around the world. We often bring the outdoors in through a blend of contemporary and traditional symbols reflective of elements found in nature. Whether it’s water, wood or palms, or wildlife or sea creatures, we have mined the surroundings we see and treated the inspiration we’ve found to color and texture to make each piece unique.

Joni Vanderslice, who created these compositions, is a professional interior designer and the owner of the internationally renowned design firm J. Banks Design. The collection embodies Vanderslice’s point of view ‘luxury without pretense,’ her design style incorporating coastal influences, a playful and sophisticated use of color, fun twists on classic motifs, large-scale focal art pieces and ethnic patterns.

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