TRANSFORM YOUR SPACE WITH DESERT ART
There’s no landscape that’s quite as otherworldly as the desert. So it’s no wonder why artists have long been drawn to its stark geography and washed-out color palette. And the result? Pieces are equal parts tranquil and mysterious, and that perfectly complement modern interiors.
- Minted’s desert art prints are available in luxe paper art, canvas, and aluminum-mounted acrylic. Our expert stylists suggest opting for the acrylic for a more modern finish to your desert wall art, especially for desert photography.
- Desert art can be printed in various sizes, ranging from from small 5”x7” vignettes to sweeping 48”x70” landscapes.
- Customize the border and matting to get the look you envision and draw out the favorite details of your print.
- Choose from 12+ frame styles, including warm wooden and stark metal options.
- Finish your desert art prints with non-reflective UV-plexi glass for a professional and gallery look.
CHANNEL TRANQUILITY WITH MAGICAL DESERT ART
The desert is a place of contrasts — and though it can be harsh and dangerous, desert art tends to focus on its more calming qualities. With its stillness and vast open spaces, the desert can be a reprieve from the overstimulation of our daily lives. It is this magical, soothing quality that Minted’s talented independent artists have captured in their breathtaking desert art prints.
Adding desert wall art to your space can be a reminder to slow down. In a bedroom or living room, a desert painting can be a place on which you can focus your attention and give yourself the time and space to ponder, reflect, and take a mental break from the day. Desert wall art can be a small way to bring the mysterious warmth of the desert into your space, no matter where you live.
To really lean into the tranquil energy of your favorite desert art print, we suggest opting for light wood or white frames. You can also float-mount your piece to preserve the sense of breathing room within the artwork.
CAPTURE CONTRASTS WITH DESERT PHOTOGRAPHY
Photography is an especially popular medium for desert art because of the way it captures the contour of desert sand dunes, cliffs, and canyons so beautifully. The landscape’s natural lack of saturation means that artists must rely on the position of the sun and the light of the day to bring their pieces to life. Photographs shot during mid-day play up the sharp contrasts and stark shadows created by the desert’s geography, while those shot at dawn or dusk have a soft, dreamy quality.
When choosing desert photography for your space, think about what energy you’d like to bring to your space. Here are some things to consider…
- Black and white or desaturated, sepia-toned photographs can lend a vintage flair to your home. Play up the heritage vibe by opting for smaller print sizes, rugged natural wood frames, and incorporating them into gallery walls with watercolor or oil painting art prints.
- Sweeping landscape photographs are most impactful when printed in one of our large sizes. These look especially good hung above couches or to add a sense of wide open spaces to a long hallway. Full-bleed or acrylic prints look great in spaces with more modern interiors, while luxe matted prints can lend an upscale gallery flair to homes with more traditional decor.
- Detail-oriented photographs of cacti, joshua trees, and other desert flora are a great way to add a bit of greenery to a neutral space. Art depicting desert plants looks great in all sizes, and is an excellent option to hang in a bathroom or to bring personality to a small nook in your home.
- Use contrast (or lackthere of) to set the mood. Pieces that really lean into the stark light and shadow of the desert can leand spaces a more aggressive, directional energy. This makes them ideal for the high-energy spaces of your home, like a home office. On the flip side, pieces that capture the hazy quality of the desert at dawn or dusk will promote calmness and peace.
