The present disclosure relates in general to art or decorative pieces and, more particularly, to an art or decorative piece that includes one or more reflective surfaces.
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One or more artistic or decorative elements 28 are visible on each of the sides 18. Each reflective surface 26 reflects the one or more artistic or decorative elements 28 visible on the corresponding side 18, creating a reflection 30 so that the reflection 30 of the one or more artistic or decorative elements 28 is visually associated with the one or more artistic or decorative elements 28. In some embodiments, this visual association may be the appearance that the one or more artistic or decorative elements 28 extend across the edge 24 and along the reflective surface 26 in a direction away from the block 12. In some embodiments, this visual association enhances the overall visual appearance or impression of the artistic or decorative piece 10. In some embodiments, this visual association may be the appearance that the reflection 30 is a part of the block 12 and/or the one or more artistic or decorative elements 20 and/or 28 on the block 12, giving the impression that the elements 20 and/or 28 are radiating outward from the block 12, providing a unique aesthetic and enhancing the overall look of the artistic or decorative piece 10.
In some embodiments, the block 12 is an artist canvas that is stretched across a wooden frame (not shown). As shown in
In some embodiments, the plurality of frame members 14 form a single, contiguous mirror frame. In some embodiments, the frame members 14 do not form a single, contiguous mirror frame, and instead are discrete frame members 14 that are separate from one another and, in some embodiments, may be connected to one another or, in other embodiments, may not be connected to one another. In some embodiments, the plurality of frame members 14 is part of a mirror or a reflective platter. In some embodiments, the plurality of frame members 14 is part of a picture frame with mirror framing. In some embodiments, the plurality of frame members 14 may be mounted on a wall or another vertically-extending surface. In some embodiments, the plurality of frame members 14 may rest on a table or another horizontally-extending surface. In some embodiments, the frame members 14 are part of a picture frame or mirror, which frame or mirror includes a support arm such as, for example, a kickstand-style support arm, which supports the frame members 14 on a table or another horizontally-extending surface.
In some embodiments, one or more of the reflective surfaces 26 extend angularly from a position adjacent, or proximate, the corresponding edges 24.
In some embodiments, the one or more artistic elements 20 and/or 28 are, include, or are part of, painted images, printed images, decorative beads or other 3-D components, carvings, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, the one or more artistic elements 20 are different from the elements 28. In some embodiments, each of the one or more artistic or decorative elements 28 is different from the other elements 28. In some embodiments, each of the one or more artistic or decorative elements 28 is identical to the other elements 28.
In some embodiments, the one or more artistic or decorative elements 20 are painted images, and each of the one or more artistic or decorative elements 28 are also painted images formed by the “dripping” or flow of the paint along the sides 18.
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The present disclosure introduces an art or decorative piece that includes a block defining: a front surface; first and second sides extending from the front surface and spaced in a parallel relation, the first side including first and second edges, the extension of the first side from the front surface defining the first edge, the second side including third and fourth edges, the extension of the second side from the front surface defining the third edge; and third and fourth sides extending from the front surface and spaced in a parallel relation, each of the third and fourth sides being generally perpendicular to each of the first and second sides, the third side including fifth and sixth edges, the extension of the third side from the front surface defining the fifth edge, the fourth side including seventh and eighth edges, the extension of the fourth side from the front surface defining the seventh edge; wherein one or more first artistic or decorative elements are visible on the first side of the block; wherein one or more second artistic or decorative elements are visible on the second side of the block; wherein one or more third artistic or decorative elements are visible on the third side of the block; wherein one or more fourth artistic or decorative elements are visible on the fourth side of the block; wherein one or more fifth artistic or decorative elements are visible on the front surface of the block; a first frame member extending along the first side and defining a first reflective surface, the first reflective surface being spaced from the first edge; a second frame member extending along the second side and defining a second reflective surface, the second reflective surface being spaced from the third edge; a third frame member extending along the third side and defining a third reflective surface, the third reflective surface being spaced from the fifth edge; and a fourth frame member extending along the fourth side and defining a fourth reflective surface, the fourth reflective surface being spaced from the seventh edge; wherein the first reflective surface reflects the one or more first artistic or decorative elements on the first side so that a first reflection of the one or more first artistic or decorative elements, on the first reflective surface, is visually associated with the one or more first artistic or decorative elements on the first side; wherein the second reflective surface reflects the one or more second artistic or decorative elements on the second side so that a second reflection of the one or more second artistic or decorative elements, on the second reflective surface, is visually associated with the one or more second artistic or decorative elements on the second side; wherein the third reflective surface reflects the one or more third artistic or decorative elements on the third side so that a third reflection of the one or more third artistic or decorative elements, on the third reflective surface, is visually associated with the one or more third artistic or decorative elements on the third side; and wherein the fourth reflective surface reflects the one or more fourth artistic or decorative elements on the fourth side so that a fourth reflection of the one or more fourth artistic or decorative elements, on the forth reflective surface, is visually associated with the one or more fourth artistic or decorative elements on the fourth side. In an example embodiment, the first, second, third, and fourth reflective surfaces are positioned adjacent, or proximate, the second, fourth, sixth, and eighth edges, respectively. In an exemplary embodiment, the first, second, third, and fourth reflective surfaces are generally perpendicular to the first, second, third, and fourth sides, respectively. In an example embodiment, the first reflective surface extends angularly but is generally not perpendicular to the first side. In an example embodiment, the one or more first artistic or decorative elements are identical to the one or more second artistic or decorative elements, the one or more third artistic or decorative elements, the one or more fourth artistic or decorative elements, or any combination thereof. In an example embodiment, the one or more first artistic or decorative elements are different from the one or more second artistic or decorative elements, the one or more third artistic or decorative elements, the one or more fourth artistic or decorative elements, or any combination thereof. In an example embodiment, the first, second, third, and fourth frame members are connected to one another. In an example embodiment, the first, second, third, and fourth frame members form a single, contiguous frame. In an example embodiment, the one or more first artistic or decorative elements are, include, or are part of, painted images, printed images, decorative beads, carvings, or any combination thereof.
The present disclosure also introduces an art or decorative piece that includes a block defining a first side having a first edge, wherein one or more first artistic or decorative elements are visible on the first side; and a first frame member defining a first reflective surface, the first reflective surface being spaced from the first edge; wherein the first reflective surface reflects the one or more first artistic or decorative elements on the first side so that a first reflection of the one or more first artistic or decorative elements, on the first reflective surface, is visually associated with the one or more first artistic or decorative elements on the first side. In an example embodiment, the first reflective surface is positioned adjacent, or proximate, the second edge. In an example embodiment, the first reflective surface is generally perpendicular to the first side. In an example embodiment, the first reflective surface extends angularly but is generally not perpendicular to the first side. In an example embodiment, the one or more first artistic or decorative elements are, include, or are part of, painted images, printed images, decorative beads, carvings, or any combination thereof. In an example embodiment, the block defines: a front surface from which the first side extends; and a second side extending from the front surface, the second side having a second edge; wherein one or more second artistic or decorative elements are visible on the second side; wherein the art or decorative piece further includes a second frame member defining a second reflective surface, the second reflective surface being spaced from the second edge; wherein the second reflective surface reflects the one or more second artistic or decorative elements on the second side so that a second reflection of the one or more second artistic or decorative elements, on the second reflective surface, is visually associated with the one or more second artistic or decorative elements on the second side.
The present disclosure also introduces an art or decorative piece that includes a block defining a front surface, wherein one or more artistic or decorative elements are visible on another surface of the block, wherein the another surface is different from the front surface of the block; and a frame associated with the block, the frame defining a reflective surface; wherein the front surface and the another surface intersect to define a first edge of the another surface; wherein the reflective surface is spaced from the first edge of the another surface; and wherein the reflective surface reflects the one or more artistic or decorative elements on the another surface so that a reflection of the one or more artistic or decorative elements, on the reflective surface, is visually associated with the one or more artistic or decorative elements on the another surface. In an example embodiment, the another surface is generally perpendicular to the front surface; wherein the frame includes a first frame member that extends along the another surface. In an example embodiment, the another surface has a second edge; wherein the reflective surface is positioned adjacent, or proximate, the second edge. In an example embodiment, the reflection of the one or more artistic or decorative elements, on the reflective surface, provides an appearance that the reflection is part of the block and/or the one or more artistic or decorative elements. In an example embodiment, the appearance gives an impression that the one or more artistic or decorative elements radiate outward from the block.
It is understood that variations may be made in the foregoing without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.
In several illustrative embodiments, the elements and teachings of the various illustrative embodiments may be combined in whole or in part in some or all of the illustrative embodiments. In addition, one or more of the elements and teachings of the various illustrative embodiments may be omitted, at least in part, and/or combined, at least in part, with one or more of the other elements and teachings of the various illustrative embodiments.
Any spatial references, such as, for example, “upper,” “lower,” “above,” “below,” “between,” “bottom,” “vertical,” “horizontal,” “angular,” “upwards,” “downwards,” “side-to-side,” “left-to-right,” “right-to-left,” “top-to-bottom,” “bottom-to-top,” “top,” “bottom,” “bottom-up,” “top-down,” etc., are for the purpose of illustration only and do not limit the specific orientation or location of the structure described above.
In several illustrative embodiments, while different steps, processes, and procedures are described as appearing as distinct acts, one or more of the steps, one or more of the processes, and/or one or more of the procedures may also be performed in different orders, simultaneously and/or sequentially. In several illustrative embodiments, the steps, processes, and/or procedures may be merged into one or more steps, processes and/or procedures.
In several illustrative embodiments, one or more of the operational steps in each embodiment may be omitted. Moreover, in some instances, some features of the present disclosure may be employed without a corresponding use of the other features. Moreover, one or more of the above-described embodiments and/or variations may be combined in whole or in part with any one or more of the other above-described embodiments and/or variations.
Although several illustrative embodiments have been described in detail above, the embodiments described are illustrative only and are not limiting, and those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that many other modifications, changes and/or substitutions are possible in the illustrative embodiments without materially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the present disclosure. Accordingly, all such modifications, changes, and/or substitutions are intended to be included within the scope of this disclosure as defined in the following claims. In the claims, any means-plus-function clauses are intended to cover the structures described herein as performing the recited function and not only structural equivalents, but also equivalent structures. Moreover, it is the express intention of the applicant not to invoke 35 U.S.C. § 112, paragraph 6 for any limitations of any of the claims herein, except for those in which the claim expressly uses the word “means” together with an associated function.
This application claims the benefit of the filing date of, and priority to, U.S. Application No. 62/602,712, filed May 4, 2017, the entire disclosure of which is hereby incorporated herein by reference.
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