Hand-rendered drawing of an interior by Arlene Salomon

“Our approach to resilient interior design is rooted in a deep sensitivity to place and ecology. We thoughtfully incorporate natural elements—such as color, texture, water, organic shapes—and prioritize air quality and natural light to cultivate a connection with the environment, while enhancing overall well-being and quality of life.”

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My name is Arlene Salomon, and I’m a Hawaii-based artist and Living Future Accredited interior designer. I hold a BFA in Fine Art from the School of Visual Arts in New York City and an MFA in Interior Architecture & Design from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. My specialty is applying advanced concepts of sustainability to design projects and I have a passion for historic preservation.

My journey on Maui began as an exhibiting artist, but it evolved as I immersed myself in the island’s natural systems while farming and living in ecologically restorative households. Working as a Certified Arborist, I refined my ability to manage the health and safety of trees and specialized in native Hawaiian plants. For over fifteen years, I designed sustainable landscapes, orchards, and ethnobotanical forests, and contributed to local conservation efforts.

As an interior designer, I create art-centric, biophilic spaces that prioritize people’s needs and sense of place. My work explores the connection between people, art, architecture, and nature, embracing regenerative sensibilities that enable beautiful, harmonious environments across residential, public, and outdoor spaces."

Why make art? I don’t know. It makes you think better. When you think better you are more human. The world desperately needs more humanity. Here’s a look at my process. Lately, I use natural pigments mixed with plaster. This one is large
Bar and barstools, Smokey ebony wood with oak details. Coming up with a design concept begins with listening closely to the client and the task at hand and responding with loose sketching. Colored markers on trace paper are fluid and have an almost w
I decided to use @_studiodesigner to streamline the design process and help manage projects for my new interior design business. It’s awesome software, I can build my base of contacts from clients to vendors, build an inspiration library of im
Sunday in the studio. The contentment and happiness that comes from creating art is second to nothing. A promise to myself to never let the pressures of the world steer me away from it ever again. #neurodivergent #artist #art #artlover #artistoninst
Launching my full service interior design business. We create art-centric and biophilic spaces that prioritize people’s needs and highlight a sense of place. Check out the website and other links in my bio! Let me know how you want to collabor
Working on a series of portraits. My favorite part is layering the backgrounds, creating textures; plaster, acrylic paint, watercolor, charcoal, rice paper, adding layers, subtracting layers, blending color and mono printing facial features. Renderin
Portrait Watercolor and charcoal on rice paper. #portrait #art #artist #artistoninstagram #artcollector #artstudio #artlover #artgallery #artcurator #artwork #artforsale #arts #wallart #interiordesign #watercolor #charcoal #interiordecor #interiors
A hand-rendered interior drawing is a powerful way to communicate a three-dimensional idea to a client. It differs from a computer render. It’s thinking in motion. Hand renders have a magical quality and often elicit an emotional response. A