Design Diary
WHERE ART INSPIRES BEAUTY
The Design Diary allows me to share what inspires me, from art to architecture, or anything else that moves my creative spirit. Much of the daily news focuses on what’s wrong in our world, and this design diary is my contribution to what’s right, beautiful and inspiring; even if it’s the simplest detail that might be overlooked on our daily journey.
Where Art Inspires Beauty is written by fourth generation, self taught artist, Romi Cortier. His art work has been published in the book Marilyn in Art by Roger Taylor, ENJOY Life Magazine, Glam Couture Magazine, Health Beauty Life Magazine, and is a part of the Portraits of the Fallen Memorial, Volume 1. He’s also a small business owner celebrating 21 years at his current Los Angeles location, Romi Cortier Design.
While studying art history under Distinguished Instructor Eleanor Schrader at UCLA, the relevance of art history finally clicked for the Where Art Inspires Beauty author. From Louis XIV to Post Modernism, the works of the period always tell a story. Sometimes that story is about how politics influenced the striped fabric on a chair, how undraped metal became the basis for the Eiffel Tower, or how the recent use of the computer made it possible to create a structurally sound building that looked as if it were falling down.
After completing his studies at UCLA’s prestigious Interior Design Program, he converted a former medical suite into a boutique hair salon with private rooms. Clients would no longer be held hostage to conversations they didn’t really want to hear, plus, the ample wall space gave Cortier room to display his blossoming talents as a fine artist. With the recent Covid pandemic, the private rooms have proven even more essential in providing for social distanced salon services.
Romi Cortier is a certified Feng Shui consultant in Scientific Feng Shui’ as certified by Dr. Simona F. Manini, Dr. Arch, Assoc. AIA, author of Feng Shui for Architecture. With nearly 2 million views, Cortier has a significant presence on YouTube. His collection of DIY videos give the viewer an opportunity to learn how to create exuberant wall murals while also learning a little something about art history, a subject near and dear to Cortier’s heart.
We hope you enjoy the design diary… Where Art Inspires Beauty.
What a great Blog!!!! I thoroughly enjoyed it and was wondering where I would subscribe to it so that I can stay current with your latest posts. You are truly an artist and have inspired me to look around a little more…. thank you!
the hammers are checking in! (jk, no relation to casey). Seriously though, this is a beautiful blog, and I too would like to subscribe. Congratulations on your gorgeous work.
I so enjoyed looking at this blog. I love what you have done.
You are a major talent!!!!