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FOR IMMEDIATE RELASE
Thursday, February 14, 2008
COLVILLE, WA - Professional Interior Design comes to Colville! Shelly Kalua Graham of Studio G4, LLC has opened an interior design & consulting office at 218 N Oak Street, Ste A in Colville. Kalua Graham has worked on/consulted for residential and commercial projects in California, Arizona, British Columbia and now Washington. She has provided her design expertise and marketing savvy to several residential and commercial clients in the Tri-county area.
Kalua Graham’s specialties include: lighting, home theater, weddings, company branding and Green Design.
What Studio G4 can do for your interior home or office:
Shelly explains one of her winning ideas ‘The Chair Affair’, “Scott Sanders, the owner of Talk-n-Coffee in Colville wanted to add some artsy flare to his shop. My idea was to have local artists paint the vintage coffee shop chairs in their own style. The idea took off and the chairs were recently featured on Spokane KHQ’s Saturday morning show. This project is a joint effort between proprietor Sanders, Colville Arts Foundation and local artists.”
Local artists who have participated in the chair affair are: Maggie Delaunay; ‘Peace Chair’, Tina Matney’s ‘Apple Chair’, Gloria de los Santos’ ‘Amoebae’ chair, Sandy Bakken’s ‘Vine and Leaf’ Chair and Tracey Delyea’s ‘Flower Fringe’ Chair. More chairs are being painted and all will be up for auction April 26th for Earth Week.
Shelly is available by phone at 509-936-1527 for consultations and questions M-Thurs. 9:30 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. Studio G4’s office hours: T-Thurs. 9:30 A.M. -2:30 P.M. Or, reach her at: shelly@studioGfour.com Peruse the website at: www.studioGfour.com
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The North Columbia Monthly - March 2008 |
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Shelly Kalua Graham – Studio G4 and Much More! By Gloria J. Geary
Shelly Kalua Graham is an interior designer, but that’s only one aspect of her life. Running her interior design business, Studio G4, out of her office in Colville, The words of Danish philosopher and theologian Søren Kierkegaard come to mind: "Once you label me, you negate me." Kalua Graham is a renaissance woman, a wife, mother, and teaching artist (currently, she teaches a weekly art class at Inchelium School District). Relocating to Colville from Napa Valley, California, in search of a healthier lifestyle for her family, she has settled into the community and offers her time and talents to various causes and groups as a volunteer.
What she is most passionate about is good design. Kalua Graham explains, “I am passionate about helping people express themselves. I love helping students learn to express themselves through the creation of art pieces. It's similar with Interior Design. When I help someone translate their personality into the expression of a well planned interior through the use of color, form and texture it's always gratifying. When a home functions in a way that supports and protects the lifestyles of those who live in it, the home is well designed. Good design creates an environment where spaces flow well from one to the next, where activities are planned for, creativity is promoted, comfort is provided for and health is supported.”
Recently, we had a conversation that revealed a passion for the arts, and also an abiding interest in travel, family and her business, Studio G4. GG: What are your inspirations as an artist? SKG: As an artist I draw inspiration from my experiences. Sometimes it will be a place which evokes a strong emotional response or people or just a flower. I like to travel and take pictures. I recently visited Europe and am currently working on a series of paintings called “European Impressions.” GG: What are your inspirations as an interior designer? SKG: As a designer I draw inspiration from the clients I am designing for. People have such rich and varied experiences that form their priorities. Often when clients share what is important to them we are able to translate it into texture and color. It gives the environment they occupy a very personalized look and feel. GG: Who or what are your influences in your design work? SKG: I enjoy the art of Georgia O’Keefe and her attention to detail. I am influenced by the architecture of Alvar Aalto because of his attention to the needs of people in the built environment. I admire the wisdom of Hawaii’s last Queen, Liliu'okalani, who embodied the Hawaiian spirit while embracing democracy and the freedom of her people. GG: What is your design philosophy? SKG: Listen to hear. Good design is born from the needs of those it serves. Good design can enhance and simplify life, support creativity and promote healthy living. GG: Where do you see yourself in five years? SKG: Still listening! GG: How does design fit into your own life? SKG: I love good design and despise bad. I am constantly trying to improve things so they serve needs better. Part of that is keeping up to date with environmentally sustainable products and practices. I aspire to drive a vehicle that reverses pollution! Shelly can be contacted at 509-936-1527 for consultations and questions M-Thurs. 9:30 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. Studio G4’s office hours: T-Thurs. 9:30 A.M. -2:30 P.M. Or, reach her at: shelly@studioGfour.com Peruse the website at: www.studioGfour.com
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