Kid¡¦s wall art doesn¡¦t just have to build up in a pile on your desk. Display the artwork around your home to give color to a boring room. Your child may thrive on the praise and want to be more creative. Display your kid¡¦s wall art in a professional manner to give it importance and make it blend in with a chic room.
Give your kids the proper tools. Have your child create artwork especially for your home. Use proper safety gear and be aware of an impending mess. Let your child paint on canvas, which may be something he's never experienced before. If you are afraid of having artwork that is too bright, ask your child to work in a certain color palette. The palette doesn't have to be an exact match to your wall color. You can even give your child inspiration pieces such as fabric or pottery to teach him about color and pattern. Don't restrict your child too much or make them feel pressure to create "high art". Some of the most famous works of modern art are simply daring splash of color that can easily be recreated by children. Join your kid in making kids wall art, they just may teach you a thing or two about creativity.
Coordinate the artwork with your room. You can base an entire room around kid¡¦s wall art. Use it as a jumping off point to decorate a room that feels uninspired. Large pieces of kid¡¦s wall art work well on plain white walls that may be found in a rental apartment. Frame the art and line down the hallway for an art gallery feeling that will display your child's creativity. Place a small card next to each painting with your child's description of your painting so you won't forget the memories that go along with the painting.
Make a rotating gallery. You might not be able to pick a favorite from all of the artwork that your child brings home from school. Store the pieces in a folder. You can display the art in frames, or attached to clothespins. Use metal sheets and decorative magnets for an entire wall of art. Keep the artwork moving constantly to change the look of your room and display your child's most recent work.
Crop & enlarge your children's work. Have your kids wall art professionally printed. Enlarging the artwork will make it the focal point of the room. Talk to your child before modifying their work in any way. See it as collaboration instead of you trying to decorate so you won't hurt your child's feelings or stifle their creativity.
By 0sara0, eHow Member
