Hey Roseabbey, I was hoping to see a picture. I can see now why you like it. It looks to be about the height of the sunburst. ? I'm not home right now but I'll do one for you later if someone doesn't beat me to it.

Thanks shee, I really appreciate it. The piece is 24"x41", the sunburst is 36" round. I think though because the piece looks visually heavier than the sunburst it doesnt have to be as big, I hope.

I'm a novice, so I like to practice. Is this something like you wanted?

Thank you Mona, you did a good job.

The sizing is a bit off here is a mockup of the actual size, so I need opinions on whether the size and shape will work or not. I would be hanging it not leaning it on the mantel.

{{!gwi}}

if you love it, i think it's fine! color's not nearly as bright as i was picturing and i like the fact that the boat is creamy and not totally black. i think the size works well.
i would probably find some pillows or something to bring in more of a mix of color---less red. (and move the vase...)

Ok, I'll be the bad guy. I don't like it for that room. I think the size, however, is good.

Thanks for your honest opinion jen. I am not sure myself that is why I am asking for opinions. What dont you like, the color?

I said before...if you love it, you should have it.
We will make it work! :)

Since you said you were asking for opinions, I'll say I'm with Jen. I love the simpicity of what you have up there now with the stone. The other just seems out of place to me.

I think if you're going to go with the ship art you need to bring some blue into the room somewhere. It doesn't really go with the rug because if feels more contemporary with the blue and the rug and other room colors are all gold/reds and it just isn't blending.

Maybe a few throw pillows in a blue print/solid. Is it possible to use the existing rug elsewhere and find a rug a tad more contemporary or one with blue in it for this room?

Sometimes you need an inspiration piece to work around to change up your room. I love blue and brown together, and I think the new art would work well over your fireplace.

Sorry, but I have to agree that I don't like the blue color with your present decor.

I love your room as it is, Roseabbey!

I like the art a lot but and the blue isn't what I was picturing before, but I think unless you somehow tie that blue in with something else it looks somewhat off to me. My first thought too was pillows with some red and a little bit of blue. If you love it I say get it but I really like your pretty room how it is.

Do you have someplace else that could work?

Obviously if I am asking, actually I am trying to get you to convince me its going to work when my own gut tells me it wont work for me. I dont want to rearrange the whole room for this piece. If I loved it enough no one would be able to convince me it wouldnt work in the room. Lovely piece but I am moving on. Thanks everyone for your help.